Alaska sues EPA over Pebble mine prohibitionsIt comes about a month after a similar lawsuit was filed by the site's developer, Northern Dynasty Minerals.Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 5:04 pm
Chile’s copper output up 9.8% in February, Codelco production dipsCopper production from the Escondida miner rose 34% to 97,500…Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 10:17 am
Global copper smelters less active after China’s planned output cutsAverage inactive capacity in China rose to 9% in March…Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 7:45 am
Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | November 23, 2023 | 2:11 pm
Global gold producers’ sector credit remains stable — report Gold producer financial metrics remain strong for respective ratings partially driven by a period of high gold prices beginning in 2020, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | November 23, 2023 | 1:00 pm
Nickel price at lowest since 2021 on oversupply concerns The global nickel market had a surplus of 23,900 metric tons in September. Staff Writer | November 23, 2023 | 9:24 am
EU and US delay key trade meeting amid deadlock in negotiations The delay comes as negotiations to agree on global steel accords and a critical minerals deal have both stalled. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 9:07 am
Column: Copper supply rethink as smelter treatment charges fall The prospect of too many smelters chasing a finite amount of raw material is at the forefront of many Chinese producers' minds. Reuters | November 23, 2023 | 9:01 am
Trafigura plan to take lead from LME system sparked price spike – sources Benchmark lead prices on the LME touched a 10-month high on Monday. Reuters | November 23, 2023 | 7:35 am
Millennial leader takes over broke and crime-wracked Ecuador The 35 year-old president, Daniel Noboa, faces a country where voters recently backed a referendum to restrict gold and copper mining. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 5:22 am
Global nickel market sees 23,900 metric ton surplus in September – INSG That compares with a surplus of 15,300 metric tons in August 2023. Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 2:59 pm
China allows a trickle of critical minerals exports ahead of graphite curbs China exported small amounts of two minerals crucial to high-tech manufacturing in October. Bloomberg News | November 22, 2023 | 9:18 am