All articles by GlobalData 

1. Private placements and acquisitions took mining deals to over $86bn in 2019, says GlobalData

   The combined value of mining M&A and capital raising deals increased by 19.1% to $86.8bn in 2019. Major drivers behind…
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   5 Feb
2. Widespread increase in technology investment as miners seek improved productivity, says GlobalData

   A survey of mine-sites by GlobalData in late 2019 has revealed a steady increase in investment levels for many key…
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   24 Jan
3. Mixed picture for mining company Glencore as it looks to 2020

   Swiss-based mining company Glencore, which has operations in 150 countries, has seen its London-listed shares fall against a backdrop of…
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   12 Dec
4. Albemarle completes $1.3bn lithium joint venture with MRL

   US company Albemarle has concluded the transaction with Mineral Resources Limited (MRL) under the asset sale and share subscription agreement….
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   4 Nov
5. Philippines’ beleaguered nickel sector boosted by Indonesia’s upcoming nickel export ban

   The Philippines’ nickel industry has struggled since 2016 when a series of regulatory measures were implemented across several operating mines,…
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   14 Oct
6. Global silver production to exceed 1bn ounces by 2023

   Global silver production, which has been declining since 2016, is expected to recover from the 2019 output of 913.5Moz to…
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   28 Aug
7. Global gold mine production set to reach 132.1 million ounces

   Global gold mine production is expected to grow at a forecast period (2019-2023) CAGR of 2.5% to reach 132.1 million…
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   28 Aug
8. There’s potential for diamond mining in Australia, despite imminent Argyle mine closure

   Australia’s rough diamond output will decline to just 134.7 thousand carats following the expected closure of Western Australia’s Argyle mine…
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   2 Jul
9. Oman’s Sohar Aluminium future-proofs its operations

   Amid rapid technological change across traditional industries, Oman’s Sohar Aluminium is looking to harness the transformational potential of the Fourth…
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   19 Jun
10. Mining industry investment in drones: Exclusive global analysis

    Drones have been a regular feature in military applications, especially surveillance, for some time. However, the popularity of UAVs across…
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    30 Apr