BHP Group announced on Thursday a reassessment of the value of its nickel operations following a significant price decline, potentially leading to write-downs amid oversupply in the electric vehicle battery metal market. As the world’s largest listed miner, BHP, which entered into a nickel supply deal with Tesla in 2021, is revisiting its business strategy…
Anglo Asian Mining PLC (AIM:AAZ) is back in the black after the company reported a pre-tax profit of $3.5 million for the six months ended 30 June 2017. The turnaround was driven by a doubling of copper production and a surge in gold sales. The London-listed company, which operates the Gedabek gold, copper and silver…
FMF26: Mining’s New Generation About to Hatch Global engineering and mining consultancy Hatch has been a familiar presence at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Saudi Arabia for the past three years. But at FMF26 in Riyadh, the focus has shifted toward something bigger — the emergence of a new generation of mining professionals. Speaking…
On April 30th, 2020, the Perth-based mining company Essential Metals Ltd (Essential Metals) rejected a takeover bid from Tianqi Lithium Corporation (Tianqi Lithium) and IGO Ltd (IGO). The bid sought to acquire all of Essential Metals’ shares at a price of $0.082 per share. Essential Metals is an exploration and development company that is focused…
The anticipation of a remarkable coal mining jobs boom has encountered a substantial delay, eliciting discussions and concerns about the future of the coal industry and its broader economic implications. This delay can be attributed to a confluence of factors, ranging from global shifts in energy preferences to environmental regulations and technological advancements. For decades,…
The metal ore mining industry segment covers the extraction of metal ores, primarily gold, silver, iron, copper, lead, and zinc. These naturally occurring minerals have a variety of industrial purposes: gold and silver are primarily used in jewelry and high-end electronics, iron is used to produce steel, copper is the main component of electrical wiring,…
In recent developments, the mining industry is witnessing significant changes driven by advancements in technology and a growing emphasis on sustainability. These trends reflect a broader shift in the mining industry towards greater efficiency, sustainability, and responsibility, as companies adapt to new challenges and opportunities in the global market.
Vale, one of the world’s largest mining companies, is set to mark a significant milestone as the first shipment of iron ore from its highly anticipated S11D mine begins its journey to Asia. The S11D project, located in Brazil’s Carajás region, is renowned for its immense scale, advanced technology, and potential to reshape the global…
BHP, one of the world’s largest mining companies, has announced a trial of renewable diesel fuel at its Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia. The trial is part of BHP’s commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30% by 2030. The trial will involve the use of renewable diesel fuel in some…
Uranium mining stocks surged on Tuesday as the United States considers imposing sanctions on Russia’s top uranium supplier, a move that could reduce global supplies of the nuclear fuel and drive up prices. The U.S. Treasury Department is reportedly weighing sanctions on Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, which supplies about one-third of the world’s…