The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world’s oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels – and how those plans diverge from the global climate goal set out in the Paris Agreement, which…

Donald Trump wants to dismantle China’s near-monopoly on the supply of rare earths

S&P Global estimated copper demand will jump 50% from current levels to 42 million metric tons by 2040 while supply will shrink in the coming years.

The FT estimates a total merger could result in a company worth in excess of $260bn (£193bn)

Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.

The mummified remains of a man buried close to a turquoise mine in Chile's Atacama Desert suggest he was a miner who died in a tragic occupational accident.

Its share price was up by more than 8% on Friday morning.

Deal would create world’s largest mining company and come almost a year after previous discussions failed

Economists say fall in US unemployment rate last month means Federal Reserve likely to leave borrowing costs unchanged at this month’s meeting