November 29, 2023

Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper

Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project in Saskatchewan, and is increasing its stake in a Yukon copper firm.

November 28, 2023

Nearly one-third of world’s tailings dams close to protected areas – study 

Researchers found that mine waste threatens biodiversity within protected areas all over the world.

November 27, 2023

Perseus increases stake in OreCorp ahead of vote on takeover by Silvercorp

Last week, Silvercorp surprised the market by increasing its cash offer for OreCorp.

November 27, 2023

Zhaojin offer for Tietto materially undervalues gold miner, says expert

The Chinese gold miner is Tietto's second biggest shareholder.

November 27, 2023

IGO backs new CEO Vella after Rio Tinto dismissal

IGO's board is siding with its CEO-elect Ivan Vella after concluding no information was compromised as a result of his actions.

November 24, 2023

Australian company revives its push for a controversial coal mine in Alberta

A company whose application for a coal mine in Alberta was rejected two years ago is back – with a new name, and an updated request.

November 24, 2023

British court rejects Vale’s appeal in billion-dollar action for Mariana disaster

The decision favors BHP, which seeks to hold Vale liable for 50% or more of any damages awarded to the victims.

November 23, 2023

Union withdraws industrial action at BHP’s Pilbara iron ore operations

Union withdraws industrial action at BHP's Pilbara iron ore operations.

November 22, 2023

China-linked fund seeks ouster of Australia rare earths miner’s chairman

Yuxiao Fund, which owns a near 10% stake in Northern Minerals, wants chairman Nicholas Curtis removed as a director.

November 21, 2023

Fortescue shareholders vote against remuneration report

The board had approved special remuneration payments of A$1.98 million to former chief executive Elizabeth Gaines and A$1 million to CFO Ian Wells.