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RANKED: World’s top 20 largest gold mines

May 12, 2025

RANKED: World’s top 20 largest gold mines

A turbulent trade war that could reconfigure the global economy has spotlighted gold's strategic importance.

Pension fund exits Australia’s MinRes, citing governance concerns

May 12, 2025

Pension fund exits Australia’s MinRes, citing governance concerns

The mining services provider has been grappling with governance issues, primarily involving billionaire founder Chris Ellison.

Minmetals unit sets sight on global potash assets with bid for Australian miner

May 12, 2025

Minmetals unit sets sight on global potash assets with bid for Australian miner

A unit of the state-owned miner plans to invest $300 million to take control of Highfield Resources.

South32 appoints Anglo American executive Matthew Daley as CEO

May 12, 2025

South32 appoints Anglo American executive Matthew Daley as CEO

Daley will join as deputy chief executive officer early next year.

Rio Tinto to ship Simandou ore in November

May 12, 2025

Rio Tinto to ship Simandou ore in November

Rio Tinto also announced the $399 million sale of a 30% stake in Winu copper-gold project to Sumitomo Metals.

Norway’s wealth fund to engage Rio Tinto, South32 over environmental concerns

May 11, 2025

Norway’s wealth fund to engage Rio Tinto, South32 over environmental concerns

The council pointed to concerns over the companies' involvement in the Mineração Rio do Norte joint venture, a significant bauxite mine in the Amazon rainforest.

South32’s Hermosa project advances in federal permitting

May 9, 2025

South32’s Hermosa project advances in federal permitting

Hermosa is currently the only advanced mining project in the US capable of producing two federally designated critical minerals.

Rio Tinto extracts first gallium from Quebec operations

May 7, 2025

Rio Tinto extracts first gallium from Quebec operations

The gallium was recovered from material produced at Rio Tinto’s alumina refinery in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.

Lynas CEO says company is eyeing rare earths buys in Malaysia, Brazil

May 6, 2025

Lynas CEO says company is eyeing rare earths buys in Malaysia, Brazil

CEO Amanda Lacaze says it is uneconomic to rely upon government funding to construct and then government funding to produce.

Lake Resources launches review of Argentina lithium project

May 6, 2025

Lake Resources launches review of Argentina lithium project

The review is exploring options that include the sale of a stake in the Kachi project.

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Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources

Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources

The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium.

January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm

US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths

US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths

Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls.

January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am

Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP

Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP

If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership.

January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am

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