Focus on Minerals
South Korea urges better cooperation on supply chain with China
South Korea's finance minister, Choi Sang-mok, said Seoul and Beijing should seek better cooperation on the supply chain for raw materials
How Europe reduced its greenhouse gas emissions last year
EU countries churned out 3.4 billion tons of all greenhouse gas emissions last year, 5.1% less than in 2022
Analysis: BHP’s options for Anglo American deal narrow as deadline looms
Mooted BHP Anglo deal, which has been rejected twice, could turn into a hostile takeover bid – or will the mining rivals walk...
Push for new US lithium mine leaves some Americans wary
North Carolina lithium project causing sleepless nights, pollution worries and more for neighbours of proposed mine.
New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.
Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme Court
Apache Stronghold, a nonprofit group comprised of San Carlos Apache tribe members and others, says it will take its fight against Rio Tinto’s...
Anglo American to split group after rejecting BHP bid
After rejected improved offer from BHP, mining giant Anglo American to split and sell off parts of business to focus on critical minerals.
Weaker supply will drive platinum deficit higher than expected in 2024
The global platinum deficit in 2024 will be deeper than previously expected due to lower supply from mines in South Africa and Russia
B.C. halts new jade mining in northwest, five-year transition for existing operations
British Columbia has prohibited mining activities on new jade tenures in the northwest, while setting a five-year wind-down period for existing operators
Rio Tinto had considered a bid for Anglo American, AFR says
Mining giant Rio Tinto "had not ruled out" bid for British company before BHP began takeover bid.
