Told-you-so rout hammers palladium in worst week since 2016The metal hit an all-time high on March 21 after a massive rally that spurred predictions a reversal was inevitable.Bloomberg News | March 29, 2019 | 9:56 am
Chile’s Codelco copper output drops in 2018, profits plungePizarro said 18 labor negotiations at Codelco's mines affected its…Reuters | March 29, 2019 | 7:14 am
Europe aims to take its place on the global EV battery production stageEurope has a dedicated €600 million stream of projects on…Amanda Stutt | March 28, 2019 | 4:21 pm
First Quantum suspends operations at Zambia mine after fatal accident The company said the worker died following an incident involving a tracked dozer and a light vehicle. Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 6:41 am
Rio Tinto chairman warns mining deals won’t solve supply crisis Rio has been quiet in the dealmaking space, instead allocating hundreds of millions into exploration with a focus on copper and lithium. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2024 | 5:52 pm
Yukon First Nations appeal BMC’s Kudz Ze Kayah project in court Among the arguments, CBC reported, was the lack of consultation on the project’s economic feasibility. Staff Writer | September 22, 2024 | 7:21 am
Copper price sees strong week with boost from Fed, China demand Base metals sank to multi-month lows in August amid disappointment over Chinese demand and a cloudy outlook for the global economy. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2024 | 9:27 am
Zambian miners resist state taking bigger stake in resources The Zambia Chamber of Mines met with the mining ministry on Friday to “reach an amicable settlement” on the contested clause. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2024 | 9:19 am
South32’s Arizona manganese plant tapped for $166m US government grant The DOE funding would provide 30% of the cost of its proposed manganese production facility, said the Australian miner. Staff Writer | September 20, 2024 | 8:24 am
US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector Move will increase domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials to shift their production away from China. Reuters | September 20, 2024 | 5:07 am
A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build Copper’s bull narrative is well understood, but building from zero is both worryingly risky and unappealingly pricey. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2024 | 4:12 pm
CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry. Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm