Articles written by Stjepan Kalinic - Benzinga

Zijin Mining Sets Ambitious 50% Growth Target For Copper Production By 2028

Chinese mining leader Zijin Mining Group boosts copper production targets in response to soaring prices and plans to acquire global mines.

Solitario Resources Finds New Gold Zones In South Dakota: 'Highest-Grade Samples Collected'

High-grade gold zones discovered at Solitario Resources' Golden Crest project, driving share price up. Promising for future drilling and potential expansion.

BHP Shareholders Anticipate Final Bid For Anglo American As Deadline Nears

Investors anticipate final bid from BHP for Anglo American, as May 22 deadline approaches.

Anglo American Expedites Plan To Divest De Beers, Other Assets After Rebuffing BHP Takeover Bid

Anglo American plans to sell its diamond business, De Beers, South Africa-based Anglo American Platinum, and steelmaking coal assets.

Anglo American Rejects BHP's Improved Bid, Rio Tinto Remains Contender For Prized Copper Assets

Anglo American remains steadfast in its decision. The bid was contingent upon a divestiture of its iron ore and platinum assets in South Africa.

Australia Injects $374M Into Critical Minerals Exploration: 'We've Got Some Huge Advantages'

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.