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A major coal deal in Indonesia is set to secure a powerful new partner for one of the country’s biggest miners, even as the industry worries a delay in the government’s approval of production quotas could have a severe impact on the business outlook. Low Tuck Kwong and his daughter Elaine Low, the biggest shareholders of Bayan Resources, agreed on September 16 to sell a 30 per cent stake in Indonesia’s third-largest coal producer to fellow tycoon Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad, better known as Haji...

BRAZIL · BUSINESS Key Facts —Where this is Mina de Fábrica is an iron ore mine at Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais, Brazil’s mining state. —What happened On 25 January 2026, about 263,000 cubic metres of sediment-laden water overflowed a pit into two rivers. —The damage The state environment secretary reported lost biodiversity, silted rivers […] The post Vale Mina de Fábrica Restart Cleared by a Minas Gerais Court appeared first on The Rio Times.

Niger authorities said Wednesday they have signed a new agreement with the Madaouela Mining Company, which is 60% owned by the Australian Atomic Eagle group, to relaunch a uranium mining project in the north of the country.

Rio Tinto Group plans to expand its marketing operations to trade more metal from other producers as well as derivatives, according to people familiar with its strategy, as part of a drive by its new leader to make the business more agile.

Chile and Australia agreed on 22 September 2026 to start work on a Chile-Australia strategic partnership covering mining and the Humboldt cable. The post Chile-Australia Strategic Partnership Takes First Step in New York appeared first on The Rio Times.

Residents of Syalodra village in Sikar say silicosis has claimed more than 50 lives, and that the Supreme Court-appointed Aravalli panel did not visit them

Authorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people while they were in custody for illegal mining. Officials say the detainees died at a detention facility in Niger state, with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps pointing to a possible disease outbreak. However, some reports suggest overcrowding and poor ventilation may have contributed to the deaths. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Sam Olukoya.

In tonights programme, investigation is ongoing into the death in custody of thirty-seven people, accused of illegal mining in Nigeria. Also,Tunisia is emerging as a major boat-building hub, serving both local buyers and international markets. And finally, we speak to the author of “The Moon Will Not Burn Us”, Ricci Shryock.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's subcontracting regulator ordered Kamoto Copper Company and Mutanda Mining to drop 1,540 suppliers it found ineligible under a 2017 law. The post Congo’s Regulator Orders Two Glencore Mines to Drop 1,540 Suppliers appeared first on The Rio Times.

The largest diamond recovered from NMDC’s Panna mine thus far has been a 34.37 carat of gem quality diamond. It was discovered in 2010 and subsequently sold for ₹3.2 crore.

O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sancionou nesta quarta-feira (16) a lei que cria a Política Nacional de Minerais Críticos e Estratégicos. A lei prevê investimentos de até R$ 7 bilhões por meio de incentivos a projetos de processamento e transformação dos minerais.  O objetivo é estimular a pesquisa, extração e transformação de minerais críticos e estratégicos. Notícias relacionadas:Mineradoras elogiam, mas municípios criticam PL de minerais críticos.Especialistas e municípios criticam PL sobre minerais críticos .“A mineração exige investimentos intensivos e ciclos produtivos que frequentemente chegam a 40 anos. Por isso, previsibilidade e estabilidade, especialmente a fiscal, são premissas indispensáveis para atrair investimento de longo prazo”, explicou Pablo Cesário, do Instituto Brasileiro de Mineração. A lei sancionada hoje cria um Fundo Garantidor da Atividade Mineral (Fgam) com aporte de R$ 2 bilhões da União para garantir empreendimentos e atividades vinculados à produção de minerais críticos e estratégicos. O montante do fundo pode chegar a R$ 5 bilhões. O fundo somente poderá apoiar projetos considerados prioritários no âmbito da política. O Ministro minas e energia, Alexandre Silveira, afirmou que a nova lei será importante para o Brasil conhecer melhor os recursos que tem. “O Brasil vai conhecer em profundidade seus recursos e preservar a capacidade de decisão sobre suas cadeias produtivas”, disse. Ele explicou que o Serviço Geológico do Brasil terá um aumento de verba, de R$ 8 milhões para R$ 300 milhões, para investir em pesquisa para conhecimento do solo. Soberania Após a assinatura da lei, Lula defendeu o investimento na formação de novos profissionais para um mercado que promete se expandir. Lula convidou as universidades e institutos federais a participar da formação de novos cursos “para não ficarmos devendo a ninguém no mundo em preparação”. O presidente destacou a importância em ter um mercado de mineração desenvolvido, com industrialização e tecnologia de refino e produção no Brasil. Em seguida, afirmou que existem “traidores da pátria” que quiseram vender, “a preço de banana, como fizeram com o minério de ferro”, minerais críticos em estado bruto para os Estados Unidos. “Não permitiremos que a história se repita. Que os inimigos do Brasil entendam de uma vez por todas. Nossa soberania não está à venda. A riqueza do Brasil tem um único dono, o povo brasileiro”. Lula também assinou o decreto que cria o Conselho Nacional para Industrialização de Minerais Críticos e Estratégicos. Caberá ao conselho a coordenação, planejamento e acompanhamento da política nacional. O conselho deverá propor políticas e ações públicas destinadas ao desenvolvimento das cadeias produtivas e minerais críticos e estratégicos. Minerais Críticos Os minerais críticos e terras raras são insumos indispensáveis para as indústrias de tecnologia, automobilística, defesa e para a concretização da transição energética. Os minerais críticos são aqueles cujo suprimento pode envolver diferentes riscos de abastecimento: concentração geográfica da produção, dependência externa, instabilidade geopolítica, limitações tecnológicas, interrupção no fornecimento e dificuldade de substituição. Terras raras são um grupo específico de minerais críticos. São 17 elementos químicos dispersos na natureza, o que dificulta a extração. Elas são essenciais para turbinas eólicas, smartphones, carros elétricos e sistemas de defesa. Com cerca de 21 milhões de toneladas, a reserva brasileira de terras raras é a segunda maior já mapeada no mundo, ficando atrás apenas da China, que detém aproximadamente 44 milhões de toneladas. Porém, apenas cerca de 25% do território nacional foi mapeado, o que indica um enorme potencial ainda desconhecido. A definição de quais minerais são estratégicos ou críticos depende de cada país. A lista também pode mudar conforme o tempo, de acordo com avanços tecnológicos, descobertas geológicas, mudanças geopolíticas e evolução da demanda. As terras raras, por sua vez, também podem ser consideradas minerais críticos ou estratégicos, dependendo do contexto.

Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.

A federal prosecutor filed a public civil action over a January overflow at Vale’s Mina de Viga. The ANM and Minas Gerais are co-defendants. The post Prosecutor Sues Vale and Regulators Over Mine Overflow appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Oromo Liberation Army told extractive companies in Oromia to consult communities and meet environmental standards, calling both non-negotiable. The post Ethiopia Rebels Warn Mining Firms After Tulu Kapi Attack appeared first on The Rio Times.

Export value climbed to US$4.74bn in the first half. Total mined production grew 8.4%, and lithium was the only real volume story in the numbers. The post Argentina Mining Exports Rose 74% in Six Months. The Metal Output Behind Them Fell. appeared first on The Rio Times.

Chile lithium mine production was 19.4 percent of world output in 2025, down from about 26 percent in 2020. Australia and China are growing faster, while Chile's own tonnes are still rising. The post Chile Lithium Share Falls to 19.4 Percent as Rivals Grow appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Autonomous Bougainville Government vowed to take action after alleged arson destroyed equipment at a giant Papua New Guinea copper mine that recently began efforts to restart almost 40 years after it was shut down.

Coal Ministry says revised boundaries put Tara outside Lemru Elephant Corridor; Chhattisgarh BJP questions Congress decisions on Hasdeo-Arand mining

A centuries-old tin company backed by funding from the US Department of Defense agreed to buy as much as 100% of the metal concentrates produced by an Australian mining firm under a multiyear offtake agreement financed by STG Metals.

Mineração Usiminas suspended its Samambaia plant, up to 35 percent of output, as iron ore fell below US$100 and freight to China rose by half. The post Usiminas Idles a Minas Gerais Mine as Freight Costs Outrun the Ore Price appeared first on The Rio Times.

Canada plans to show some of the world’s biggest investors a pitchbook laying out tens of billions of dollars worth of projects spanning data centers, advanced manufacturing, liquefied natural gas, ports and dozens of mines.

BJD says Odisha could lose over ₹1 lakh crore towards arrears, apart from additional annual revenue of approximately ₹12,000 crore under the Mines and Minerals Amendment Act, 2026

PT Bayan Resources has received a bid from Indonesian tycoon Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad that values the coal miner at a fraction of its market value, according to people familiar with the matter.

Nicaragua has granted a Chinese-owned company linked to one sanctioned by Washington the right to prospect and dig for gold across 262 sq km (101 sq miles) of rainforest, about a quarter the size of Hong Kong. The 25-year concession over the block, named Jade, went to Linze Excelente Mineria, a company that appeared in Nicaragua’s mining registry only last year. The block is in a corner of the country where prospectors first struck gold in 1880. Corporate filings list Lijun Dong as legal...

Statistics South Africa reports a 0.2% contraction in the second quarter, the first decline since late 2024, led by a 3% fall in mining. The post South Africa’s Economy Shrank, and Mining Did Most of the Damage appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mining tycoon Robert Friedland said he’s fielding “unconventional interest,” including from US Big Tech, in Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.’s fast-expanding copper exploration project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting growing anxieties about future supplies of the key metal.

The policy comes as competition intensifies between the United States and China for access to critical minerals.

Chinese scientists have proposed developing “underground agriculture” in abandoned coal mine tunnels as part of a push to create a green, circular economy for the country’s massive mining industry. A team of researchers from Shanxi, a major coal-producing province in central China, described the idea late last month in the journal China Mining Magazine. An estimated 15,000 abandoned mines in China are expected to close by 2030. Insulated from surface weather and natural disasters, these...

High-powered committee is tasked with evolving a uniform definition for the ecologically fragile Aravalli hills and range, and recommending measures to regulate mining in the region

President Oligui Nguema won a seven-year term in April 2025 and now must fund the Gabon economy as oil output falls and manganese pricing stays weak. The post Oligui Nguema Wins Seven Year Term as Gabon Economy Races Oil Decline appeared first on The Rio Times.