September 20, 2024 Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting secures permit for McPhee iron ore mine The McPhee Creek project, about 100km north of Rinehart's Roy Hill mine, was originally slated to begin ore production in 2023.
September 19, 2024 A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build Copper’s bull narrative is well understood, but building from zero is both worryingly risky and unappealingly pricey.
September 19, 2024 CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.
September 19, 2024 Andean Silver raises $17 million to speed up Cerro Bayo exploration Resource estimate for the Chilean project was recently boosted by 66 million ounces of silver equivalent to 91 Moz AgEq.
September 18, 2024 Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats up Deal appetite has picked up as gold soared to successive records on the outlook for lower US interest rates, central-bank buying and haven demand.
September 18, 2024 BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the LME have been blown off course by BHP's planned suspension of its plants in Western Australia.
September 17, 2024 Rinehart to buy stake in Titan Minerals’ Ecuadorian copper project It will pay $120 million for an 80% stake in its Linderos copper project in Ecuador.
September 17, 2024 Global green mining market to reach $16.9 billion by 2029 — report Factors contributing to the projected growth include growing environmental legislation and regulatory pressures, BCC Research says.
September 17, 2024 Rio Tinto launches farming trial in Australia to explore renewable diesel production The miner has partnered with local woodfiber processor manager Midway to oversee the planting and management of the farms.
September 17, 2024 Newmont on track to get at least $2 billion from asset sales, COO says The sales are part of plan to focus on so-called Tier 1 assets, which can produce at least 500,000 ounces of gold equivalent for 10 years or longer.
Silver price suffers biggest loss since 2021, gold price falls from record Earlier, spot prices had soared to as high as $83.63 per ounce. December 29, 2025 | 08:54 am
