Today
North American buyout firm storms bidding fray for New World Resources
Kinterra’s emergence comes four weeks after New World Resources entered into a $185 million scheme implementation deed with London-listed CAML.
BHP-Rio copper mega project in US gets environmental green light
Resolution Copper, a joint venture between the two mining giants, had been in limbo after the Biden administration rescinded an earlier approval.
Yesterday
The deal that could unlock Australia’s next mining hero
BHP’s Olympic Dam expansion could be Australian mining’s next big thing. A crucial piece of the puzzle just fell into place.
This Month
Eyes on copper play New World Resources as price trades above bid
A buyer has been hunting for volume above acquirer Central Asia Metals’s 5¢ bid price.
Critical minerals IPO stars return with copper float
The mineral exploration syndicate behind the incredible success of WA1 Resources is back with new float Tali Resources.
West Arunta hopeful Tali Resources taps brokers for ASX listing
Tali’s tenements sit on the same patch of land in WA that helped ASX-listed WA1 Resources go from a tiddler to a near-$1 billion company.
Mongolia forces Rio Tinto into major engineering change at copper mine
The toxic relationship between Rio Tinto and Mongolia is affecting the daily operation of the Oyu Tolgoi mine after government delays forced a mine plan change.
BHP’s monumental copper pay and play in Chile
The world’s largest copper mine shows how intertwined the fortunes of Australia’s big miners are with what’s happening with critical minerals.
Fresh Mongolia turmoil raises stakes for Rio Tinto’s copper bet
The prime minister was forced to resign after losing a parliamentary no-confidence vote, raising questions about the $11 billion mine.
Rio Tinto finds its mega-mine stuck between two Mongolian strongmen
From accusations of corruption to warring political factions, the resources giant faces big headwinds building the world’s fifth-biggest copper mine.
May
Glencore primes its Australian DirtyCo for local sharemarket listing
Brokers told clients the company’s decision to shift unwanted assets into an Australian subsidiary could lead to a tax-effective ASX spin-off.
Why Anglo American’s platinum spin-off may tempt BHP back to the table
Anglo American’s divestment of its South African platinum mines removes a “poison pill” that could make it a more attractive takeover target, says one influential analyst.
Rio Tinto copper mine boosted by US Supreme Court decision
The court rejected an appeal by a Native American group that said the project would destroy an area where they have conducted religious ceremonies for centuries.
South African giant bids $1.6b for NSW miner amid copper rally
Sources suggested Johannesburg-listed Harmony Gold was the most likely suitor. Harmony has traditionally leaned on JPMorgan
South African swoop for $1.6b copper mine a test for new FIRB system
Harmony Gold’s bid for the CSA Mine near Cobar will need foreign ownership approval from the federal government.
Mongolia accuses Rio Tinto of bribery in explosive secret lawsuit
The toxic relationship between the mining giant and officials in Ulaanbaatar has been revealed in new allegations filed with the British High Court.
American West kicks off capital raising as copper names rip
The raise comes as two ASX-listed copper juniors – New World Resources and Zijin Mining-backed Xanadu Mines – field takeover bids.
BHP’s Argentinian copper project just got bigger
The miner’s $3.2 billion push into South America has received a boost after it was revealed its Filo del Sol discovery is much bigger than previously estimated.
Orica battles TNT shortage as war in Ukraine strains global supply
Solid earnings growth in the first half sent Orica’s shares higher, but the company warned of a global explosives shortage worsened by the Ukraine war.
Malbec country turns back to mining
Mendoza, a province best known for its Malbec, could open a new mine in a nationwide rush for the red metal under President Javier Milei.