BHP likely to raise bid for ‘strategically sensible target’ OZ Minerals, say analysts
OZ rejected BHP's A$25-a-share offer, terming it undervalued and "opportunistic".
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Francis will install the first cardinal of Brazil's Amazon region this month in a sign of his concern for the rainforest and its indigenous inhabitants.
Copper nanowire spray effectively destroys covid-19 virus
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Lower grades at Gibraltar mine dent Taseko results
The Canadian miner posted adjusted earnings of C$1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, a 96% drop from Q2 2021.
Worst-performing precious metal silver may have seen bottom
Prices could turn higher from later this year as the electronics and photovoltaics sectors support industrial consumption, HSBC Securities' chief precious metals analyst said.
Chile to ‘sanction’ those responsible for sinkhole near copper mine
The mysterious hole of 36.5 meters in diameter that emerged in late July led the mining regulator to suspend operations of a nearby mine owned by Canada's Lundin in the northern district of Candelaria.
Barrick expects deal opportunities in copper, but won’t pay premiums
After strengthening its balance sheet, Barrick said it is “always looking at opportunities” but won’t be paying above-market prices.
Coeur Mining faces heightened balance sheet risk over the next 12 months
The miner reported its operating and financial results for the second quarter, posting a loss of $77.4 million after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
