Mining investments in Chile to hit $66 billion by 2032 – CochilcoCochilco's new figure is less than the $73.65 billion estimated in its previous 10-year forecast released in 2022.Reuters | December 26, 2023 | 8:05 am
US claims huge chunk of seabed amid strategic push for resourcesThe US extended its claims on the ocean floor by…Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 12:27 pm
US takes aim at financial institutions with new Russia sanctions authorityA new executive order gives Washington the ability to ban…Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 9:02 am
What are gallium and germanium? Niche metals hit by China curbs Excluding China, other countries with gallium production capacity include Russia and Ukraine. Bloomberg News | July 5, 2023 | 11:28 am
These are the world’s most valuable gold mines in development In a recent report, Metals Focus ranked the top most valuable gold development projects, using its proprietary five-year gold and silver price forecasts for NPV calculations. Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | July 5, 2023 | 11:02 am
Codelco says 2023 copper production further hurt by heavy rains The total production for the year is set to be in the lower estimated range of 1.35-1.42 million metric tons. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 10:24 am
International miners set to benefit as China curbs germanium exports China on Monday announced export restrictions on some gallium and germanium products, citing national security interests. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 8:44 am
Zimbabwe to meet with Bravura over delayed platinum project Bravura was awarded a 3,000-hectare concession in Selous, about 50 miles south of the capital, in 2019. Bloomberg News | July 5, 2023 | 8:38 am
McKinsey adds to warnings of clean energy metals shortages The number of the approximately 500 cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel mines operating today will need to increase by as much as 76%, it says. Bloomberg News | July 5, 2023 | 8:33 am
China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 7:56 am
Argentina mining and energy output up 7.8% in May, driven by crude The country's crude oil production rose 9% in the month on an annual basis. Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 2:01 pm
Global copper melting activity slows in June, despite China strength The Earth-i global dispersion index fell to 45.9 in June from 46.2 in May. Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 11:03 am