Articles written by Stjepan Kalinic - Benzinga

New Mining Alliance Targets Copper Exploration In Arizona, New Mexico, And Utah

BHP partners with Ivanhoe Electric to explore critical minerals in the US. Joint venture focuses on copper exploration in key states. Typhoon system used for precise geophysical survey.

Barrick Gold CEO Says Mergers Won't Fix The Copper Shortage

CEO Mark Bristow of Barrick Gold believes M&A will not solve copper shortage. Company focuses on developing own assets, like Reko Diq project.

De Grey Mining Plans To Raise $395M For Major Gold Project In Australia

De Grey Mining aims to raise $395M for its Hemi Gold Project in Australia, in a strategic move to secure debt financing and begin production by 2026.

Future Of Deep-Sea Mining Might Rest On International Seabed Authority Leadership Election

International Seabed Authority preparing for leadership election in July to shape future of deep-sea mining. Potential for environmental impacts.

Mulino Triumphs In Panama's Presidential Race, Pledges Less 'Blah Blah Blah' And 'More Public Works And Money In Pockets'

José Raúl Mulino has won Panama's presidential election, promising economic reforms despite the nation's recent struggles with the Cobre mine.

Zimbabwe Places Sole Nickel Mine Under Administration Amidst Market Downturn

Zimbabwe's Trojan Mine has been placed under administration. This development follows a period of suspended production due to equipment failure.

Potential Bidding War Emerges For Anglo American As Glencore Considers Offer

Anglo and Glencore are considering a deal while BHP contemplates an improved offer, setting up a potential bidding war.

First Quantum Minerals Closes Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine, Cuts 330 Jobs

First Quantum Minerals is shutting down the Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Western Australia. BHP shuttered the mine in 2009.

Elliott Management's $1B Anglo American Stake Ups Ante As Mining Megamerger Collapses

Elliott Management has invested $1 billion in Anglo American, adding pressure to the mining company amid a takeover bid from BHP Group.

Anglo American Rejects BHP's 'Highly Unattractive' Bid, Sets Proposal Deadline For May 22

"The BHP proposal is opportunistic and fails to value Anglo American's prospects," the board chair said.

Standard Lithium Activates Cutting-Edge Plant, Paves Way For Cleaner Mining

Standard Lithium commissions largest DLE unit in NA, aiming to become sustainable lithium producer. Offers more efficient and eco-friendly extraction method.

Nigeria Cracks Down On Dormant Mining Titles To Stop 'License Racketeering'

Revocation of these titles could create a fair and transparent process and curb "license racketeering" in Nigeria.

Equinox Gold Snaps Up Greenstone Gold Mines For $995M In 'Incredibly Rare' Deal

Equinox Gold buys remaining 40% stake in Greenstone Gold Mine, increasing annual production by 160,000 ounces. Deal adds to long-term benefits for shareholders and includes financing from multiple sources.

Energy Fuels Secures Critical Mineral Supply Chain Via $240M Base Resources Deal

Energy Fuels, a Lakewood, Colorado-based uranium and critical minerals producer, agreed to acquire Australian junior miner Base Resources.

Copper Prices Approach 2-Year Highs: What's Behind Analyst's $12,000 Price Prediction For 2026?

Copper prices have surged due to increased demand from electric vehicles, AI, and power infrastructure. Analysts predict a supply deficit and potential for even higher prices.

G Mining Ventures Spends $638M To Buy Reunion Gold Guyana Project

The Oko West gold project, located 60 miles southwest of Guyana's capital, Georgetown, has emerged as a major gold discovery in recent years.

Eramet's $800M Lithium Investment A Vote Of Confidence For Argentinian Economic Turnaround

French mining company Eramine, a subsidiary of Eramet, announced a $800 million investment in Argentina's Salta province.

Saudi Arabia Near Deal For Stake In Gold, Copper Mine Project In Pakistan's Troubled Province

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Pakistan's Reko Diq gold and copper mine project. The project, located in the commodity-rich province of Balochistan, is on track to start production by 2028.

Rio Tinto, Saudi Arabia's Manara Emerge As Likely Bidders For First Quantum's Zambian Assets: Report

Rio Tinto, Manara, Mitsui & Co. and Sumitomo Corp. are rumored to be circling First Quantum-owned assets currently for sale.

New Canadian Budget Deemed Mixed Bag For Mining Sector

Canada's Department of Finance presented the government's budget for 2024, leading to new opportunities and challenges for the mining sector.