Glencore and Rio Tinto are in preliminary talks that could lead to an all-share merger, creating the world's largest mining firm. The deadline for a decision is 5 February 2026. Read the latest.
Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.
Peter Mandelson warns Europe faces 'political impotence' after Trump's Venezuela policy. Experts analyse the shift from rules-based order to hard power. What path for Britain?
London's FTSE 100 surged towards 10,000 points as defence and gold mining stocks soared following the US capture of Venezuela's President. Discover the market fallout and global implications.
A new report warns Canada's vast critical mineral reserves could be exploited by foreign states, threatening its sovereignty. Experts call for urgent policy reform to secure the nation's resources.
A coal miner has been found dead after being trapped in a roof collapse at the Curragh mine in central Queensland. Emergency teams worked overnight to reach the worker.
The FTSE 100 has surged past 10,000 points, its best performance since 2009. We analyse the sectors driving growth and what it means for UK investors. Read the full analysis.
Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
As fears of an AI bubble grow, portfolio managers are diversifying. Discover why South Africa's JSE, with its mining and banking stocks, is a top contender for 2026's surprise performer.
A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
Explore the bitter rivalries and court battles behind Gina Rinehart's fortune. Is she a mining heiress or a self-made magnate? Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Explore the formidable legacy of Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, as she expands her iron ore empire amidst legal battles and immense influence. Discover the full story.
As private companies and billionaires lead a new era of space commercialisation, existing international treaties are under strain. Can we prevent cosmic monopolies and ensure space benefits all humankind?
Europe's stance on Gaza has shattered its credibility. Analyst Nathalie Tocci argues the path to regaining a constructive role lies not in grand diplomacy, but in focusing on stabilising fragile neighbours: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Amigo Loans shareholders could see golden returns as the company transforms from failed lender to mining venture under Australian leadership. Discover the dramatic turnaround story.
Mining giant BHP has abandoned its latest attempt to acquire rival Anglo American, following a rejected approach. The failed bid reshapes the mining sector's consolidation landscape. Read the full analysis.
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.
Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over 'performatively cruel' asylum reforms as party members cancel memberships and condemn policies targeting Reform UK voters.
The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump's policy limiting asylum claims at the border is legal. A ruling is expected by June. Read the latest developments.
At least 30 miners killed in DRC copper mine collapse after military gunfire caused panic. Dozens hospitalised as artisanal mining safety concerns grow. Read the full investigation.
Mining giant BHP found legally responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster that killed 19 people. Landmark ruling affects 700,000 claimants in historic case.
London's High Court finds mining giant BHP responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster. Learn how this landmark ruling advances corporate accountability.
The body of Roger Ramey, a missing West Virginia coal miner, has been recovered after an intensive 10-day search operation in challenging underground conditions.
The UK government's internal Net Zero strategy conflict reveals deeper political divides. Discover what's at stake for Britain's climate future and who stands to benefit most.
Rescue teams continue searching for a miner trapped in West Virginia's Rolling Thunder mine after flooding incident. Multiple agencies involved in urgent response operation.