Russian giant copper project aims to raise $1.25B in 2018Spurred by high global appetite for cooper, the company in September started preparing the site for construction of a massive plant at the deposit.Reuters | September 17, 2018 | 10:05 am
Relief for Rusal, but aluminium’s political risks remainThe United States has thrown Russian aluminium company Rusal a lifeline…Reuters | September 17, 2018 | 9:36 am
How Anglo quietly built a commodity trader in Glencore’s shadowIn just five years, Anglo assembled marketing operations that now…Bloomberg News | September 16, 2018 | 7:46 am
Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority. Staff Writer | February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am
Optimism for metals clashes with reality for juniors ahead of PDAC Increasing funding for battery metal and uranium projects versus gold brings home the global energy transition but big financing deals for pre-production companies have almost disappeared. Alisha Hiyate | February 18, 2024 | 9:51 am
Western Australia offers royalty relief to struggling nickel producers The government has announced a nickel financial assistance program that would give a 50% royalty rebate for 18 months. Reuters | February 17, 2024 | 9:13 pm
Op-Ed: Sparing the land by collecting minerals at sea A challenge is that seafloor mining immediately starts off at a reputational disadvantage. Seaver Wang | February 16, 2024 | 4:10 pm
Copper, this dog will hunt Simply put, electrification doesn’t happen without copper, the heartbeat of the global energy economy. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 16, 2024 | 12:07 pm
Rusal to add Abramovich to lawsuit against Potanin over nickel miner pact The application marks the latest flare-up in relations between two of Russia's biggest metal companies. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:05 am
First Quantum mine shutdown piles pressure on Panama’s rating, Fitch says The shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's 'BBB-' rating and its deficit forecast, the agency said. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:01 am
New study saves $1bn in upfront cost as SolGold shops Cascabel project Pre-production capital used for initial mine development, first process plant module and infrastructure is now estimated at $1.55 billion. Staff Writer | February 16, 2024 | 9:47 am
Column: West challenges China’s critical minerals hold on Africa The West is now challenging China's tight grip on the mineral riches lying beneath the soil of the Congo and Zambia. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 8:38 am