February 28, 2024

Diamond producers warn of pitfalls in G7’s Russia gem ban

Russia is the biggest global supplier of uncut diamonds by volume.

February 21, 2024

Eramet in talks with France to offload debt from SLN nickel unit

Eramet, which has refused to inject more funds into SLN, aims to reach a deal in the coming weeks to remove some 320 million euros of debt.

February 16, 2024

Op-Ed: Sparing the land by collecting minerals at sea

A challenge is that seafloor mining immediately starts off at a reputational disadvantage.

February 15, 2024

France offers loan to New Caledonia nickel firm Prony to avert collapse

Prony Resources is one of three nickel processors in the French territory that face insolvency as high costs and political tensions have hit profitability.

February 13, 2024

Hillgrove Resources starts producing copper in South Australia

Milestone positions the company as one of the few pure-play copper producers on the ASX, with first revenue from sales coming this week.

February 12, 2024

Glencore to sell stake in troubled New Caledonia nickel operation

Glencore will keep the nickel plant under care and maintenance for six months, during which its employees would continue to be paid.

February 6, 2024

French government flags fresh funds for nickel rescue

The government plans to offer fresh subsidies and loans for a New Caledonia nickel plant co-owned by Glencore.

February 5, 2024

France extends New Caledonia nickel rescue talks

High costs and political tensions in the French-controlled Pacific territory have left its three processing plants on the verge of collapse.

February 2, 2024

Australian Potash exits administration

The Western Australia-based junior is now is working towards resumption of trading on the Australian Stock Exchange in March.

February 1, 2024

South32 hits IGO with $80 million royalty lawsuit

South32 claims it is owed royalties tied to IGO's former stake in the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.