Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill takeover vote set for December 9
Turquoise Hill's shareholders vote has been repeatedly delayed because of the opposition of key minority investors and regulators' scrutiny.
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Australia court blocks giant coal mine on human rights grounds
The Galilee project is the first Queensland coal mine that has been blocked because of its climate impact.
Australia to become ‘more assertive’ on foreign investment in critical minerals
Federal investment has already flowed into Iluka Resources' rare earths processing plant in central Australia.
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Evolution drills new copper-gold extensions at Ernest Henry mine in Australia
Evolution considers the 100%-owned Ernest Henry mine a world class operation and a key asset in its portfolio.
World’s biggest copper mine moves closer to strike
More than 2,000 workers at Escondida mine in Chile ready to walk off the job on Nov. 28 and 30 if BHP does not meet their demands.
Freeport settles six-year high copper charges for 2023 with Chinese smelters
The charges, paid by miners to smelters to process ore into refined metal, are the highest since 2017 and 35% higher than the 2022 benchmark.
Vizsla Silver to invest in Prismo Metals, gets first refusal on Palos Verdes project
Vizsla will own or beneficially control approximately 12% of the issued and outstanding Prismo shares.
Copper price rises on China’s property support
Three of China's biggest commercial banks have agreed to provide fundraising support to property developers.