Rejection of BHP Proposal LONDON, UK: BHP Group has confirmed its intention to pursue a historic merger with Anglo American. On April 16, 2024, BHP proposed an all-share offer that would see Anglo American shareholders receive 0.7097 BHP shares for each Anglo American share, alongside a pro-rata distribution of shares in Anglo American Platinum Ltd…
LONDON: Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, has announced a deal with Gems and Industrial Minerals Limited (GIM), a Kenyan manganese mine operator, for a stake in the Larisoro Manganese Mine in Northern Kenya. The Larisoro Manganese Mine is a shallow open pit mine that produces high-grade manganese ore, which…
LONDON: South32 Limited, a diversified mining company, has announced that it has agreed to sell its Illawarra Metallurgical Coal business in Australia to a consortium of Golden Energy and Resources Pte Ltd (GEAR) and M Resources Pty Ltd (M Resources) for up to US$1.65 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in the first…
Tribe Technology PLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of autonomous mining equipment, has announced a joint development agreement with Veracio Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Boart Longyear and a global leader in core and chip sample scanning. The agreement will see the two companies collaborate on a new system for blast hole chip sampling,…
LONDON: Cloudbreak Discovery Plc (LSE: CDL), a natural resource project generator and royalty business, has announced the sale of its proprietary database of lithium targets in Texas to Lonestar Lithium Inc. (OTC: LSLI). The database contains regional modelling and data compilation across eastern Texas, where lithium is a key commodity for the energy transition. Cloudbreak…
SYDNEY: Alcoa Corporation has made a conditional offer to buy all the shares of Alumina Limited through a share swap deal, a financial news announcement noted. Alumina shareholders would receive 0.02854 Alcoa shares for each Alumina share they own. This offer values Alumina at 13.1% higher than its closing price on 23 February 2024, and…
LONDON, UK: Anglo American plc, a global mining company, has announced a deal with Vale SA, the world’s largest iron ore producer, to acquire and integrate a massive iron ore resource adjacent to its Minas-Rio mine in Brazil. The deal, valued at US$157.5 million, will give Vale a 15% stake in the enlarged Minas-Rio, which…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Metals Acquisition Limited (MAC), a global metals and mining company, has commenced trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) today under the ticker ‘MAC’, after raising A$325 million in an oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO) of CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs). The company, which is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE),…
LONDON, UK: Katoro Gold PLC (AIM:KAT), a strategic and precious minerals exploration and development company, announced the proposed appointment of Sean Wade as Non-executive Chairman of the Company, subject to due diligence. Mr Wade is the Chief Executive Officer of Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM:POW), Katoro’s joint venture partner at the Haneti Project in Tanzania,…
Lisbon Valley Mining Co., a copper mining company in Utah, has secured a $25 million loan from Greater Commercial Lending (GCL), a provider of government-guaranteed loans to under-served and rural communities. The loan, backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Business & Industry Loan Program, will be used to improve copper mine…
GeologicAI, a leading innovator in mining technology, has announced the acquisition of Resource Modeling Solutions (RMS), a pioneer in advanced geostatistical modeling of subsurface deposits. This strategic move will enhance GeologicAI’s growth and innovation in the mining sector. RMS brings a wealth of cutting-edge technology and a team of talented professionals that align with GeologicAI’s…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Stanmore Resources Limited (ASX:SMR) has signed a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of South32 Limited (ASX:S32) to acquire its 50% interest in the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project, 100% interest in Eagle Downs Coal Management Pty Ltd and associated assets in Queensland, Australia. The deal, which is expected to close by the end…