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Russian scientists discover new 'Kola Ashcroftite' mineral claimed more valuable than gold
Russian scientists report discovery of a new mineral in the Khibiny Mountains, with claims it is more valuable than gold for aviation and electronics; other sou
GujaratSamachar English · +4 outlets
BHP Port Hedland iron ore workers vote to strike August 8-9 if no pay deal reached
Union workers at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore operations are set to strike for two days in early August if an enterprise agreement is not finalized.
Business Recorder · +3 outlets
Iron ore giants BHP and Rio Tinto are morphing into copper plays as demand shifts
Analysis highlights how BHP and Rio Tinto are increasingly pivoting toward copper production, driven by green energy demand and structural decline in iron ore's
Mining.com · +14 outlets
Gold claims 40% of Australia's A$3.9 billion exploration spend
New data shows gold accounted for 40% of Australia's record A$3.9 billion mineral exploration expenditure, underscoring the metal's dominant role in the sector.
Australian Mining
NYK to acquire NS United in near US$1 billion deal
Japanese shipping giant NYK Line moves to absorb compatriot NS United in a roughly US$1 billion transaction, consolidating the dry bulk shipping sector.
Splash247 · +1 outlets
India becomes net iron ore importer as surging domestic demand outstrips supply
Rising steel production and infrastructure demand have transformed India from a net exporter to a net importer of iron ore, creating opportunities for South Afr
hellenicshippingnews.com · +3 outlets
DOE awards US$3.1 million grant to South Dakota Mines for AI-driven rare earth discovery
The U.S. Department of Energy funds a South Dakota School of Mines project to use artificial intelligence to map and discover rare earth elements.
Rare Earth Exchanges · +1 outlets
China's steel exports may drop to 110-115 million tons in 2026 as trade barriers tighten
BigMint analysis forecasts China's steel exports could decline to 110-115 million tonnes in calendar 2026 as global anti-dumping and trade restrictions mount.
BigMint
Carnavale Resources confirms up to 99% gold recoveries at Kookynie; nears BFS completion
Carnavale Resources reports strong metallurgical test results at its Kookynie gold project, achieving up to 99% gold recovery, and is nearing completion of a ba
Proactive financial news
China's CMOC enters iron ore market via Brazilian partnership
Chinese mining conglomerate CMOC expands beyond copper and cobalt into iron ore through a deal with a Brazilian partner, diversifying its commodity exposure.
GMK Center
Tata Steel Q1FY27 EBITDA rises 25% to ₹9,370 crore on India strength
Tata Steel reports a 25% year-on-year rise in quarterly EBITDA to ₹9,370 crore, supported by strong domestic Indian operations, even as it redraws its growth st
scanx.trade · +2 outlets
South Dakota Mines receives US$3.1M DOE grant to map rare earth elements
The Department of Energy awarded a $3.1 million grant to the South Dakota School of Mines for AI-powered rare earth mapping, boosting domestic critical mineral
KOTA Territory News · +1 outlets
China's green steel push forces Australian iron ore giants to rethink strategies
China's accelerating shift to green steel production is pressuring Australian iron ore producers like Fortescue to adapt their product mix and decarbonization s
SteelRadar · +1 outlets
Indian billionaires challenge China for gold, lithium, copper and telecom assets in Africa
A wave of Indian billionaires and conglomerates is aggressively acquiring mining and telecom assets across Africa, directly competing with Chinese interests.
Business Insider Africa
Vedanta Iron & Steel shares surge 28% on demerger news
Shares of Vedanta's iron and steel unit hit six upper circuits, jumping 28%, as investors react to the planned demerger unlocking value.
Goodreturns · +4 outlets
Freeport-McMoRan strong Q2 with higher copper-gold sales outlook
Freeport-McMoRan reports a strong second quarter and raises its copper and gold sales guidance, reinforcing positive sentiment in the copper mining sector.
simplywall.st · +14 outlets
Horizon Gold hits broad high-grade gold at Gum Creek prospects
Horizon Gold reports wide intersections of high-grade gold mineralization at its Gum Creek project in Western Australia.
Proactive financial news · +4 outlets
Fortescue shares upgraded by Bell Potter on outlook
Bell Potter upgrades Fortescue shares, citing a more favorable risk-reward profile amid changing iron ore market dynamics.
The Motley Fool Australia · +3 outlets

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