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Mining Weekly America provides an overview overview of North America’s mining industry, highlighting the continent’s key commodities and the latest news on top projects currently under way
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Aug 27, 2024 · Copper is taking centre stage in diversified mining giant BHP’s growth strategy, with CEO Mike Henry on Tuesday outlining the group’s plans to double its copper production in Australia, while ...
Rio Tinto locks in lithium future with $6.7bn counter-cyclical deal
Oct 9, 2024 · In a counter-cyclical move, Rio Tinto on Wednesday announced a $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, propelling the world’s second-biggest miner into the ranks of major lithium producers.
Jansen potash project, Canada - Mining Weekly
Jan 19, 2024 · BHP approved Jansen Stage 2 of the project in November 2023, and will transform Jansen into one of the world’s biggest potash mines, doubling production capacity to an estimated 8.5-million ...
South32 receives approval for Worsley mine project
Dec 20, 2024 · Globally diversified mining and metals company South32 has received approval from the Western Australian Minister for Environment for its Worsley mine development project, marking a key milestone ...
Newmont sells Australian mine and project for $475m
Sep 10, 2024 · US-based mining giant Newmont on Tuesday announced the sale of its Telfer mine and a 70% interest in the Havieron gold/copper project in Western Australia for $475-million. The assets will be ...
Mpumalanga highlighted as centre of South Africa's just energy ...
Oct 10, 2024 · Coal dominated South Africa's energy mix, and Mpumalanga contributed up to 80% of its coal-fired capacity. However, the environmental and health implications of coal-fired power plants cast a ...
De Beers Group announces 2024 jewellery design competition …
Dec 9, 2024 · Diamond miner De Beers Group has announces the winners of the 2024 Shining Light Awards, a jewellery design competition for designers from the countries where De Beers recovers diamonds, including ...
Goldman Sachs raises gold price forecast to $2 900/oz for early 2025
Sep 30, 2024 · Goldman Sachs on Monday raised its gold price forecast to $2 900/oz from $2 700/oz for early 2025 citing gradually rising ETF flows with interest rate cuts in the West and China, and higher ...
Smelting oversupply, investment affect copper market
Oct 30, 2024 · An oversupply of copper smelting capacity is leading to low treatment and refining charges (TCRCs) and shifting project investment trends are impacting on the longer-term copper mine development ...