July 29, 2024

Video: ‘Big bang’ in commodity demand set to lift miners, Prins says

Global geopolitical and energy transformations are driving an increased demand for tangible holdings, notably commodities, which are critical for the energy transition.

July 29, 2024

The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist.

July 23, 2024

Hearing date set for October in Rio Tinto class action lawsuit over Bougainville mine

Over 4,500 claimants are now seeking compensation over what they say is historical mismanagement of the massive Panguna copper mine in Papua New Guinea.

July 23, 2024

Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals

Researchers sampled the seabed of the Clarion-Clapperton Zone to assess the possible impacts of deep-sea mining.

June 20, 2024

Australia to fund road clearing to Porgera mine after PNG landslide

Australia said it would provide A$2 million ($1.33 million) to Papua New Guinea to restore road access to the Porgera gold mine.

June 19, 2024

K92 Mining enters new loan, offtake deal with Trafigura

The company said the loan is "an important financial de-risking milestone" for delivering the Stage 3 and 4 expansions of the Kainantu gold mine.

June 19, 2024

Mineral Resources to shut Yilgarn iron ore hub

The decision was partly triggered by the limited remaining life of the five operating mines that make up the hub.

June 18, 2024

Newmont contracts Wood to enhance Papua New Guinea mine

A contract totalling $18 million was given to Wood to support the capital works program at the the gold mining operation.

June 5, 2024

Lion One’s Tuvatu starts full-scale mining as drills hit bonanza Fiji gold

Tuvatu is slated to produce about 331,400 oz. per year over a five-year life.

May 31, 2024

Silver Lake shareholders approve merger with Red 5

The $1.5bn deal creates Australia’s fifth largest gold producer.