Careers Urgent action needed to stem slump in geoscience graduates globally — report The dearth of geoscientists, which is replicated globally, threatens to crimp Australia’s ability to find, define and mine key minerals needed in a decarbonised future. Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 - 4:13 pm
Top Companies Vale’s fourth-quarter iron ore output edges down Vale blamed seasonally higher rainfall levels in its mines in Brazil for missing its forecast. Reuters | January 31, 2023 - 2:47 pm
Intelligence Yamana Gold, Pan American shareholders approve Agnico Eagle deal Toronto-based Yamana inked a deal with the two miners after South Africa’s Gold Fields waived its right to match the rival bid. Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Intelligence EPA’s move to block Pebble project in Alaska ‘unlawful’, says CEO The project has been on a roller coaster for the past 15 years. Reuters | January 31, 2023 - 2:10 pm
Markets Agnico Eagle’s dealmaking brings top gold mines into fold Yamana shareholders have endorsed a $4.8 billion deal that sees Agnico consolidate the Canadian Malartic mine. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2023 - 12:15 pm
Top Companies Teck’s zinc production up; copper, coal miss guidance for 2022 Total refined zinc output was 248,900 tonnes, below the lower guidance number of 257,000 tonnes. Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 - 11:11 am
News Minera Alamos hits commercial gold targets at Santana in Mexico Alamos is concentrating on expansion this year with drilling planned on three new targets. Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 - 10:57 am
Suppliers & Equipment Australia deploys more experts, equipment to search for lost radioactive capsule The capsule was part of a gauge used to measure the density of iron ore feed that had been entrusted by Rio Tinto. Reuters | January 31, 2023 - 10:55 am
Intelligence Gold as inflationary hedge makes Turkey world’s biggest buyer The central bank’s gold reserves were at the highest level on record, the World Gold Council said in a report Tuesday. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2023 - 10:42 am
Top Companies Vedanta said to scrap plans to sell mega Indian copper smelter The copper smelter, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, accounted for almost 40% of the metal’s production in the country. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2023 - 10:30 am
Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile October 19, 2026
