Mining sector

Trump says ‘massive’ oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

US President Donald Trump hailed Greenland’s position as “second to none” for US and European security.

Malaysian King buys stake in miner expanding into rare earths

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar bought 2.25% of the firm’s issued shares from its managing director Pek Kok Sam at $0.425 per share.

Egypt says border operation targeted illegal mining after deadly strike kills 72

People inspecting the site of an airstrike in the mining area of Jabal al-Uqaydat, in Sudan, in a screengrab from a video obtained on Oct 12.

Australia’s top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine

MACH Energy had sought to extend the life of its Mount Pleasant mine, which is due to end operations in December, until 2048 and double its coal production.

US seeks more access to Venezuela's mineral wealth after tapping its oil, sources say

FILE PHOTO: Miners dig with pressure hoses near the town of Ikabaru, south of Venezuela, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/ File Photo

News analysis

Will Japan rewire global rare earth supply chains with its deep-sea breakthrough?

The clay-like sludge pumped up from the abyssal depths surrounding Minamitorishima is remarkably rich in highly coveted medium and heavy rare-earth elements.

In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater

A basin collects polluted water flowing from a former coal mine at West Virginia University’s pilot plant in Mount Storm, West Virginia, on Aug 12.

Singapore-based ore trader Radiant World lays off staff as lenders back away, sources say

Radiant employs more than 100 people, according to its website.

Singapore authorities begin looking into iron ore trader Radiant World

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is also examining trades involving the company and its creditors.

BHP profit tops estimates as copper powers growth, to pay highest dividend in 4 years

BHP reported a 30 per cent rise in full-year underlying attributable profit of US$13.20 billion (S$16.9 billion) for the year ended June 30.

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