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Rio Tinto may have found its next major copper mine in W. Australia

World’s second largest miner has confirmed an “exciting” copper find at its Winu project, in the Paterson Range in the East Pilbara.

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Barrick-Newmont merger would leave up to $7B of assets up for grabs

The portfolio would include their Kalgoorlie super pit 50/50 joint-venture in Western Australia, as well as other regional assets such as Porgera, Tanami and Boddington mines.

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It’s happening — Barrick makes hostile $17.8 billion bid for Newmont

If successful, the move will create the world’s largest gold company with a value of around $42 billion at current market prices.

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Mining companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa should invest in renewable energy – Report

According to Fitch Solutions, off-grid mines could benefit from reducing their dependency on diesel while taking advantage of the region’s favourable climate conditions.

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