Mining
Rio-Glencore deal closer than ever with premium and CEO in focus
The idea of a combination of the two companies has been discussed several times over more than a decade
Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks to form world’s biggest miner
Both companies own some of the best copper mines in the world
Indonesia tightens grip on resources with Switzerland-sized land grab
Tighter control of domestic resources has been a vital concern for the Prabowo administration
Vale Indonesia halts nickel mining on delayed work plan approval
HPAL capacity is set to expand significantly in the country this year, from six facilities to at least 14
China’s Zijin Mining plans gold output push after record profit
ZIJIN Mining Group is planning double-digit growth for its gold and copper production in 2026, after surging prices and expanding operations propelled annual profit to another record.
From stealing electricity to heat shielding: Why some go to great lengths to mine Bitcoin
In spite of its price swings, the digital currency remains attractive enough for some miners to break the law to obtain it
Rio Tinto outlines plan to cut costs, raise productivity at strategy day
The miner would take a 4% cut in unit costs from 2024 to 2030
Australia overhauls decades-old environmental laws
LARGE carbon-emitting projects in Australia will be required to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions as well as pollution reduction goals under new legislation overhauling decades-old environmental...
Geo Energy Q3 net profit falls 55% to US$3.2 million due to lower coal prices
This is despite higher revenue, which is up 62% at US$136.6 million
China, Malaysia in talks for rare earths refinery project: sources
If the joint venture takes shape, it would represent a significant policy departure for China
