Canada’s ambitious EV targets can’t be met without more support for mine supplyThe gap in production for energy transition metals provides an opportunity for Canada.Chantelle Schieven | February 14, 2024 | 8:01 am
Barrick CEO not interested in ‘piecemeal’ talks over First Quantum assetsFirst Quantum is exploring options to "manage its balance sheet,"…Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 7:26 am
IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sectorThe IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut…Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:28 am
Niger coup does little to move uranium price Several miners active in Niger issued updates this week, reassuring investors and stakeholders that their operations remained largely unaffected. Henry Lazenby | August 1, 2023 | 6:06 pm
Chile fines Lundin mine $9 million for environmental infractions The Caserones copper mine has been fined the equivalent of $9 million for serious water-use violations. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 3:29 pm
Codelco requests permit for $2.5 billion Ministro Hales mine extension The project aims to boost production capacity of copper concentrate from the current 700,000 metric tons a year to 830,000 tons. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 2:51 pm
Huge Chinese state iron ore buyer still an unknown quantity The firm that’s poised to upend the $160 billion global trade in the steel-making staple still doesn’t have a website, or any public contacts. Bloomberg News | August 1, 2023 | 12:50 pm
Mexico says trade deal does not apply in Grupo Mexico mine labor dispute A Mexican court ruled in favor of the workers' union in June, ordering Grupo Mexico to pay back wages and benefits. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 11:29 am
China’s metals and mining investment overseas to hit record in 2023 – report Chinese investments and new contracts in the metals and mining sector topped $10 billion during the first half of 2023, a 131% growth year-on-year. Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 9:36 am
Central bank gold buying hits H1 record, says WGC Quarterly demand from central banks is in line with the longer-term positive trend, according to the World Gold Council. Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 9:33 am
In the race to mine the seabed, China takes a hard line China holds five mining contracts, the most of any country. Bloomberg News | July 31, 2023 | 11:22 am
BMO led all mining M&A financial advisers in deal value during H1 2023 — report UK-based consulting firm GlobalData has announced their latest legal and financial adviser league tables, based on the total value and volume of […] MINING.com Editor | July 31, 2023 | 10:22 am