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Spotlight: Projects to watch in 2026 – Part 2

Continuing price volatility with rare earths and copper, high costs, disputes over consultation and executive shakeups have some major projects facing uncertainty […]

Northern Miner Staff | December 4, 2025 | 1:02 pm

Interactive: Global uranium demand

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Anthony Vaccaro, with files from Ali Ravaghi | Creative design: James Alafriz | November 14, 2025 | 9:00 am

Spotlight: Global gold and silver projects in view

Economic and geopolitical uncertainty continues to fuel the gold price…

Blair McBride | June 6, 2025 | 2:56 pm

Opinion: Clearing Australia’s debt with unmined gold

According to the U.S. government’s financial statements, the country owns…

James Cooper | June 6, 2025 | 12:06 pm

Infographic: Gold and silver producers vs reserves

The ranks of the world’s top precious metal producing countries…

Blair McBride | June 3, 2025 | 1:38 pm

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Rio Tinto shareholders reject former CEO’s exit package

A majority of Rio Tinto’s (ASX, LON, NYSE: RIO) shareholders opposed on Thursday the exit package handed to former chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques, […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2021 | 3:49 am

Nuclear scanning allows for better detection of precious metals in drill cores, scientists say

Researchers from ANSTO and Macquarie University proved that using neutrons from the OPAL reactor provides new clarity for mineralogical assessments.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2021 | 8:22 am

Hydra Consortium wants heavy-duty mining equipment to run on renewable hydrogen

Mining3 and Engie are the driving forces behind the Hydra Consortium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2021 | 6:11 am

Resolute shares jump on Bibiani mine lease restoration

Ghana's decision came with conditions, including halting the sale of the asset to China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold .

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2021 | 3:51 am

Rio Tinto commits to higher Citadel spend

The world’s second largest miner has earmarked A$24.5 million (almost $19m) for this year, up from $A13.8 million ($10m) in 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2021 | 5:30 am

Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill strike funding deal for Oyu Tolgoi

The binding agreement ends a long-dragged standoff between the companies over funding for an expansion of the copper-gold mine in Mongolia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 9, 2021 | 5:00 am

Barrick and PNG reach deal over Porgera mine

Agreement ends a year-long standoff over the gold mine's ownership and outlines plans to restart operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 9, 2021 | 3:47 am

Canadian miners subject to tougher tailings standards

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has updated its tailings standards and it now meets or exceeds most global guidelines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 7, 2021 | 9:24 am

Panoramic Resources to restart nickel project in Australia

To support the resuming of operations, Panoramic has entered a five-year nickel and copper concentrate offtake agreement with Trafigura Group.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2021 | 5:51 am

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