Focus on Mining
BHP and Anglo dig in even as takeover talks deadline nears, sources say
BHP was struggling to find common ground with Anglo American on Tuesday in talks over its takeover offer, with no new concessions as...
Vast concessions threaten Malaysia’s forest: report
Concessions in Malaysia's forests threaten millions of hectares of natural habitats and risk the country's commitment to 50% forest cover.
Rio Tinto and BHP to collaborate on electric haul truck trials in Pilbara
Electric haul truck technology to be tested in Australian mining region to see if battery-operated vehicles could reduce emissions.
Nigerian government cracks down on illegal lithium miners
Dozens of arrests made after Nigeria's lithium mining industry being impacted by unlicensed operators in areas with minimal official presence.
BlackRock encouraged Anglo to extend BHP talks, source says
US-based asset manager helped BHP's bid for Anglo American by encouraging key shareholders to continue talks over proposed merger.
Grupo Mexico’s Asarco to reopen U.S. smelter amid surging prices
Asarco is planning to restart its mothballed copper smelter in the United States as prices for the red metal hit record highs.
Environmental activists sue Norway over seabed mineral plan
Campaigners have filed a lawsuit challenging Norway's plan for seabed mineral exploration, citing insufficient impact assessment.
Flower or power? Campaigners fear lithium mine could kill rare plant
Campaigners fear Tiehm's buckwheat could be under threat as Nevada lithium mine plans to operate for 26 years around rare plant's habitat.
Explainer: What New Caledonia riots mean for the nickel industry
A wave of civil unrest in New Caledonia has halted mining operations and supported a rally in prices for the metal.
