The late Brian Gilbertson is a true mining legend
THE term “mining industry legend” gets bandied about a lot whenever some well-known industry executive dies but it’s one that Brian Gilbertson – who...
Precious metals surge on Fed independence concerns
GOLD and silver achieved record highs as the US Justice Department's threat to criminally indict the Federal Reserve sparked fresh alarm over central bank...
BHP faces rivals’ consolidation after Anglo setback
BHP Group's unsuccessful 2024 pursuit of Anglo American has inadvertently catalysed a merger wave amongst rivals, leaving the world's largest miner potentially vulnerable as...
Glencore bid may trigger mining consolidation wave
PRELIMINARY discussions between Rio Tinto and Glencore over a potential merger could catalyse further consolidation within the mining sector whilst intensifying pressure on BHP...
Rio slides 6% as analysts question wisdom of Glencore deal
SHARES in Rio Tinto fell more than 6% following an announcement by the Australian miner on January 8 it was discussing a combination of...
Glencore confirms all-share merger talks with Rio Tinto
GLENCORE announced on Thursday evening it was in talks with Rio Tinto about a possible merger between the two companies.
"Glencore notes recent media speculation...
Zijin Mining intensifies acquisitions amid record profits
CHINA'S largest mining company Zijin Mining Group will accelerate global acquisitions targeting gold and copper assets as record profits and surging metal prices propel...
Zambian mines accept yuan for tax payments
CHINESE mine operators in Zambia began paying royalties and taxes in yuan from October, marking the first confirmed acceptance of mining tax payments in...
Tinkering with reform puts SA mining in limbo again
This article was first published in The Mining Yearbook 2025
New draft legislation is being considered while SA faces international uncertainty and domestic upheavals as...
Despite Trump’s antipathy, mining companies will not abandon ESG
This article was first published in The Mining Yearbook 2025
In the US, the second administration of President Donald Trump has been dismantling diversity, equity...