November 25, 2022 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.
November 24, 2022 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.
November 23, 2022 Glencore, Metals Acquisition amend CSA copper mine sale deal Glencore will still receive $1.1bn for the copper mine in Australia, but the companies have changed payment terms.
November 18, 2022 Eramet’s New Caledonia nickel business seeks help with new cash crunch SLN has for years tried to improve profitability which has been hit by social unrest and energy supply issues in the French Pacific territory.
November 16, 2022 BHP says strike at Escondida copper mine “unjustifiable” BHP said the “forceful action” risks the safety of its workers and facilities and would hurt operations and Chile’s economy.
November 16, 2022 Newcrest resumes operations at Brucejack mine The gold-silver mine in Canada was shut for three-and-a-half weeks, following the death of a worker.
November 14, 2022 Tesla-backed nickel miner cuts output after waste dam leak The troubled Goro nickel mine — one of the world’s largest deposits — has been forced to reduce production to address a leak from its tailings dam.
November 10, 2022 Triple Flag to buy Maverix Metals, creating fourth largest streaming and royalty firm The combined company will have 29 paying assets and 228 assets overall, located in Australia, Latin America and North America.
November 9, 2022 Rio Tinto’s takeover of Turquoise Hill indefinitely on hold as Quebec regulator steps in Vote on Rio's acquisition of the Canadian miner has been postponed for a third time as Quebec’s securities regulator reviews the deal.
November 9, 2022 WGC calls miners to plan for further climate change risks The gold industry's leading trade body outlines a range of strategies for miners to adapt to surging challenges.
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