BHP says “social value” to be key aspect of its business planning
World’s largest miner is moving from keeping a social licence to creating value for its stakeholders.
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China gets firmer grip on Ivanhoe Mines by increasing stake
Deal ups Zijin’s holding to 13.88% from 9.8% and reduces Friedland’s to 13.2%, leaving two Chinese companies as the Canadian miner’s top shareholders.
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Global gold-backed ETFs holdings at record high, new data shows
Inflows of $3.9 billion across all regions drove ETF holdings above 2012 levels, when the price of gold was 18% higher.
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Glencore inks 5-year cobalt supply deal with China’s GEM
It will provide at least 61,200 tonnes of cobalt hydroxide, or about a quarter of its annual production, to the Chinese company.
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Petra’s recently found blue diamond could fetch $15 million
Viewings of the 20.08-carat diamond will run from November 1 to 7 at Petra’s marketing offices in Johannesburg.
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Fortescue confirms bid for vast Simandou iron ore deposit
Société Miniere de Boke (SMB) and Singapore’s Winning, which is Guinea’s biggest bauxite exporter, have also submitted offers.
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Gem Diamonds mining lease for Letšeng renewed for 10 years
Royalty payable for the diamonds sold was increased to 10% from 8%.
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Lower for longer copper price puts squeeze on marginal miners
New report shows 10% of global copper miners are in lossmaking territory amid falling price and higher costs.
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Centamin’s CEO to leave after challenging year for the miner
Andrew Pardey, who joined the company 12 years ago as general manager, will stay at the post for a year, while the company looks for a new boss.
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Precious miner Hochschild taps into rare earths with Chilean acquisition
The company consolidated its earlier investment in the asset, gaining full ownership, after being hit by weak silver prices in its half-year results.
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