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July 1, 2026 — The Mining Insider with Logan Ore
Today's stories:
1. South32 Sells Aluminium to Alcoa for $5.6B — Copper Takeover Target: Reuters Breakingviews analysis: South32, freed from its largest non-copper asset, becomes a lean copper miner likely to attract Glencore or BHP (its former parent). Departing CEO Graham Kerr's transformation complete. Brandon Craig starts as BHP CEO today — South32 is directly relevant to his buy-vs-build copper challenge.
2. BHP Craig Day One — 62 Diesel Trucks Ordered at Jimblebar: Alongside the ceremonial launch of 2 battery-electric Cat 793 XE trucks, BHP confirmed 62 new diesel trucks were ordered for Jimblebar, approved to run through at least late 2030s (possibly 2041). ~$500M diesel fleet. Geraldine Slattery: early retirement is 'premature.' Craig must present revised climate action plan to shareholders within 2 years.
3. Ghana GoldBod 30% Offtake Live Today: Effective July 1, the Ghana Gold Board begins purchasing 30% of production from Newmont, Gold Fields, Zijin and all large-scale miners. Settlement in Ghanaian cedis at BoG reference rate minus 0.55%. No free conversion to USD. Gold near $4,906/oz (Gulf News Dubai data).
4. Iran Refuses Doha Meeting — Hormuz Talks Collapse: Iran's Foreign Ministry confirms it will not meet with Kushner/Witkoff delegation in Doha. 60-day MOU clock running. Brent crude faces upward pressure. Iran's FM reiterates mine clearance conducted by Iran alone.
Tomorrow's Flashpoint: BHP Port Hedland July 7 critical labor bargaining session — 3 unions, $120M/day iron ore revenue at stake.
Hosted by Logan Ore. Sources: Reuters Breakingviews, ABC News Australia, Al Jazeera, Times of Israel, Gulf News.
