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The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2024 | 2:59 am

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining,…

Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm

BHP’s fertilizer boss bets on low-cost potash to challenge rivals

Jansen mine is expected to produce potash at costs that…

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 9:44 am

Russia’s Uralkali to supply 600,000t of potash to India before year-end

The contract was signed earlier this year, according to a…

Reuters | September 16, 2024 | 8:17 am

BHP sees Brazil as major potash market for new project in Canada

BHP expects Brazil to become one of the three largest…

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | 7:30 am

BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally

Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere.

Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:36 am

BHP launches Indigenous partnership plan in Canada

The program aligns with the Australian miner's global ambition to create social value and operate with integrity.

Staff Writer | August 11, 2024 | 12:12 pm

Nutrien names insider Mark Thompson as CFO amid mixed results

Thompson, who has been with Nutrien for 13 years and currently serves as chief commercial officer, will assume his new role on August 26.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2024 | 3:48 am

Agnico, Barrick dominate top Canadian miners

Agnico runs the country’s biggest gold mines by output: Detour Lake and Canadian Malartic.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | August 5, 2024 | 8:00 am

Anglo American takes fresh $1.6bn writedown on UK fertilizer mine

Charge weighed on the miner’s swinging to a loss and it comes amid a company overhaul that involves shedding four of its units.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2024 | 3:46 am

BHP’s potash mine in Canada now 50% ready

BHP is halfway through completing its massive Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, with first production expected in 2026.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2024 | 9:48 am

Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market state

Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2024 | 4:33 am

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks.

Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

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