March 7, 2023 Lynas gets $134 million funding from Japan to boost output Under the new deal, Japan will receive priority supply rights over Lynas's growth capacity until 2038.
March 7, 2023 Sibanye-Stillwater secures controlling stake in New Century Resources The precious metals miner now controls nearly 71% of New Century Resources, for which it launched an unsolicited takeover bid in February.
March 6, 2023 Rio Tinto settles US bribery case linked to Simandou mine Allegations related to the company’s efforts to retain valuable mining rights in Guinea in 2011.
March 6, 2023 BHP CEO says he is optimistic about Chinese economy this year BHP last month reported a steeper-than-expected 32% fall in first-half profit.
March 6, 2023 Agnico Eagle CEO mulls move to go big or get small in Australia Agnico has never been a company that “pounds our chest on size and getting bigger for the sake of getting bigger,” CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said.
March 3, 2023 Australia sees trade talks continuing with China after investment ban on miner Australia blocked Yuxiao Fund from raising its ownership of Northern Minerals.
March 2, 2023 CATL sells $405 million stake in Pilbara Minerals CATL bought its 4.9% holding in the depths of the 2019 lithium downturn.
March 1, 2023 St Barbara considers placing Touquoy gold mine into care The company said it would take more time than available before capacity of the existing facility at the mine is reached in early 2024.
March 1, 2023 BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province.
February 28, 2023 Australia blocks Chinese investor from raising stake in rare earths miner The Foreign Investment Review Board did not allow Northern Minerals' largest shareholder to boost stake on grounds of national interest.
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