Barrick to halt Mali operations if shipments remain blockedIf Mali continues to impede shipments from Loulo-Gounkoto, the country's largest gold mine, Barrick will cease operations.Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2024 | 3:53 am
Column: Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slumpThe benchmark smelter treatment charges for next year have been…Reuters | December 13, 2024 | 11:58 am
South32 eyes Alaska’s copper under potential Trump policy changesApproval of Ambler Mining District road would allow South32 and…MINING.com Editor | December 11, 2024 | 6:15 am
Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines. Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 2:51 pm
China’s trade reprisals may extend to minerals like rare earths China isn’t short of options when it comes to critical minerals that could be used as counters in a trade war with the US. Bloomberg News | December 4, 2024 | 9:39 am
Global mineral exploration activity in October was highest in a year, S&P data shows According to S&P, funds raised by junior and intermediate miners nearly quadrupled to $1.61 billion in October, the highest since March 2022. Staff Writer | December 1, 2024 | 8:47 am
The world’s biggest buyers of gold are now among East European central banks Central banks around the world are stocking their gold arsenals as a shield against external shocks. Bloomberg News | November 28, 2024 | 7:48 am
Ecuador mineral exports could fall by some 20% this year, says official Mining exports were worth $3.3 billion for Ecuador in 2023. Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 10:44 am
China’s seaborne coal imports fall sharply amid shift to Russia, Mongolia supply China has seen its market share of seaborne coal imports fall sharply over the past two years, down from the 93% between 2015-2022 to 76% in 2023-2024. Staff Writer | November 26, 2024 | 10:25 am
Platinum market faces third consecutive deficit in 2025, WPIC says Platinum market deficit will be lower in 2025 than 2024, WPIC says. Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 6:44 am
Column: Trump 2.0 won’t reverse Biden’s critical minerals push Donald Trump has described the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a "green scam" and vowed to repeal it after he returns to the White House in January. Reuters | November 23, 2024 | 3:06 pm
Panama’s President blames previous gov’t for First Quantum mine crisis The Cobre Panama mine paid the price for the accumulated national discontent, said President José Raúl Mulino. Staff Writer | November 22, 2024 | 8:04 am