All articles tagged with #mining
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Financial Times
Rio Tinto is rekindling talks with Glencore for a potential $260 billion megamerger aimed at creating the world's largest mining group, focusing on copper assets amid sector consolidation and strategic growth in critical metals for the energy transition.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Indian Defence Review
A rare 37.4-carat diamond discovered in Botswana exhibits a unique dual structure, with one half pink and the other colorless, revealing insights into its two-stage formation process and deep mantle geological conditions, linked to tectonic rifting events.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Financial Times
Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed discussions on a potential $260 billion mining megadeal, signaling ongoing negotiations in the mining industry.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian
A proposed graphite mine in Quebec, financed by the US Pentagon to secure critical minerals for military and energy use, faces strong local opposition due to environmental concerns and fears of US resource exploitation, amid broader tensions between Canada and the US.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Americas Quarterly
The article discusses the potential for Venezuela's economic recovery through its vast natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals, contingent on political stability and effective governance following Maduro's possible capture, with opportunities for increased production, exports, and responsible resource management.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Financial Times
Bauxite mining company Axis has filed a $29 billion legal claim against Guinea, likely related to mining rights or disputes, highlighting ongoing tensions in the mining sector.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by CBS News
The Sangdong mine in South Korea, one of the world's largest tungsten deposits, is set to reopen and supply the U.S. with a critical mineral essential for defense technology, reducing reliance on China amid geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Gold prices have surged past $4,500 per ounce, reaching new highs and boosting the profitability prospects of miners like Agnico Eagle Mines and Barrick Mining, which are well-positioned to capitalize on the rising gold market due to their stable operations and cost structures.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Amid rising demand for lithium-ion batteries and ongoing trade tensions with China, US companies are revisiting graphite mining, which had been largely abandoned for decades, to secure domestic supply for high-tech, industrial, and military uses.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by TipRanks
Silver prices have surged to over $70 an ounce, driven by safe-haven demand and supply constraints, with miners like Pan American Silver, First Majestic, and Hecla Mining positioned to benefit in 2026 due to their strong balance sheets, operational leverage, and rising production, making them attractive investments if silver prices remain high.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Economist
American investor Josh Goldman is planning to expand KoBold Metals' operations into Congo, attracted by its vast mineral wealth, despite ongoing conflicts in the region.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Mongabay
Mining for minerals essential to the green energy transition significantly impacts ecosystems, communities, and biodiversity, with increased demand risking social injustice and environmental degradation; solutions include better regulation, community involvement, and promoting recycling and circular economies.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Reuters
The Trump administration is planning to establish historic deals with the U.S. mining sector to boost domestic production of critical minerals like lithium and rare earths, aiming to reduce reliance on China and strengthen national defense and high-tech industries, including initiatives in Alaska and Arizona, and partnerships with private companies such as Korea Zinc.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Earth.com
A rare 37.4-carat rough diamond split evenly between pink and colorless was discovered in Botswana's Karowe mine, providing valuable insights into diamond formation and the geological processes that create unique colors, especially pink, due to structural deformation. The find offers a natural record of Earth's ancient crustal movements and deformation history, aiding scientific understanding of diamond color origins and geological history.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Greenland is seeking to diversify its economy beyond fishing and subsidies by developing its mining sector, particularly for rare earths, despite challenges like harsh geography, infrastructure issues, and environmental concerns. Several international companies are exploring or developing projects, with hopes of establishing 3-5 mines in the next decade, which could bring economic growth and new opportunities to the region.