July 31, 2024

Rio Tinto open to major acquisitions to meet copper goals

CEO Jakob Stausholm noted that buying quality assets in the current “hot market” would be “seriously" expensive.

July 30, 2024

Rio Tinto half-year profit meets estimates, expects good demand in China

The world's largest iron ore producer reported underlying earnings of $5.8 billion for the six months.

July 30, 2024

Cameroon signs bauxite deal with Canyon Resources

Canyon is developing the world-class Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon.

July 30, 2024

Cyprium, Glencore partner to restart Nifty copper mine in Australia

Nifty produced more than 700,000 tonnes of copper when it was in operations.

July 30, 2024

Bastion Minerals to acquire copper assets in Canada’s northern territories

Australian explorer to acquire the ICE deposit in the Yukon Territory and the Mariner and Harley copper projects in the Northwest Territories.

July 30, 2024

Australia’s IGO flags job cuts as nickel price slumps

As part of the restructure, IGO will focus on maximizing value from its lithium business, including its Greenbushes lithium mine.

July 30, 2024

Rio Tinto iced out by investor advocate ACCR over climate stance

The move comes after the miner sent a letter to the Australian government expressing concerns about its 'nature positive' environmental reforms.

July 30, 2024

BHP, Lundin grab Filo in $3bn South American copper deal

BHP and Lundin are creating a 50/50 JV that will own Filo del Sol, spanning the Argentina-Chile border, and the Josemaría copper project.

July 29, 2024

Fortescue slumps as Capital Group sells $1.2 billion stake

The trade represents about 100 million shares, representing around 3.2% of securities on issue.

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.