Hummingbird reaches $16.4 million deal with Mali over Yanfolila mineHummingbird will also waive value-added tax credit claims worth another $16 million in return for the renewal of key exploration permits.Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2025 | 3:57 am
Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seizedThe temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2025 | 3:35 am
Column: Structural shifts or price moves? China’s bifurcated commodity importsChina's imports of major commodities in 2024 presented a mixed…Reuters | January 13, 2025 | 8:49 am
Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025 The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 12:47 am
Supply-demand imbalance looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey By 2030, McKinsey estimates that worldwide demand for passenger cars in the BEV segment will grow sixfold from 2021 through 2030. Staff Writer | December 29, 2024 | 12:16 pm
Lithium market could see modest recovery in 2025 Global lithium demand to increase 26% to 1.46m tonnes in 2025, outpacing supply growth. Christopher Williams | December 26, 2024 | 6:30 am
Trade spats to curb industrial metals demand: BMO BMO Capital Markets has lowered its demand estimates for next year on the anticipation that higher tariffs and multilateral trade friction could tamp down industrial output. Northern Miner Staff | December 26, 2024 | 6:00 am
Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metals A sector that was once racing to build new supply has been closing mines and deferring projects as low prices bite into the cost curve. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 11:38 am
Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve BHP needs to offer at least a 40% premium over Anglo's share price for a new takeover bid, but its CEO has committed to spending discipline. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 5:00 am
Column: Where will Trump and China drive commodities in 2025? With no predictable mold for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions. Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 6:22 am
VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical tensions are causing major shifts in global mining policies. Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:10 pm
Column: Critical metals will be a key battleground in US-China trade war It's clear that critical minerals will be China's weapon of choice in its escalating trade war with the United States. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 9:55 am