November 30, 2023

Sandfire Resources apologizes for Aboriginal heritage damage

The Western Australia copper miner is facing public outrage for not coming clean earlier about destroying artefacts more than five years ago.

November 29, 2023

Arca Climate Technologies launches pilot project with BHP to capture CO2 from mine waste

Arca is one of the first companies commercializing mineralization for the capture and storage of atmospheric CO2 that is supported by scientific research.

November 29, 2023

Electric car makers can stop worrying so much about lithium

Lithium’s price slump over the past year has been as dramatic as its climb — and it’s probably not finished yet.

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.