mining

Industrials

Saudi Arabia Invests $100 billion in Mining

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The focus will be on mining earth metals including lithium, zinc, copper and nickel, all crucial metals for battery-making.

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Norway Dampens its Deep Sea Mining Ambitions

The move comes as a result of domestic political pressure from Norway’s left-wing party, and marks a major change in tone for the country.

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Industrials

Mining Giant Rio Tinto Bets on Lithium Rebound With $6.7 Billion Acquisition

Rio Tinto announced plans to acquire US lithium miner Arcadium for $6.7 billion, making it the world’s third-largest lithium miner.

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Industrials

Deep-Sea Oxygen Discovery is a Big Problem for Deep-Sea Mining

A recent study adds more ammunition to the idea that disturbing the sea floor via deep sea mining could do serious ecological damage.

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Industrials

Struggling Diamond Giant De Beers Is Reportedly for Sale

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The potential sale is playing out against a larger deal as Australian rival BHP has offered to buy parent Anglo American for $39 billion.

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Industrials

The World’s Largest Mining Operation Is Finally Ready to Break Ground

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The world’s largest mining project is expected to get off the ground this year — and it only took about three decades.

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Industrials

The Next Great Sea Battle

An intense geopolitical fight is raging at the moment, and the future of deep sea mining does hang in the balance.

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