VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalismJimena 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 warIt's clear that critical minerals will be China's weapon of…Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 9:55 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
Gold price falls after sweeping Trump win boosts dollar Trump's win could translate into a global trade conflict that will trouble commodities markets as it drags in Europe and key Asian economies. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 6, 2024 | 6:36 am
Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 3:17 am
Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 4:04 am
Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association. Reuters | November 4, 2024 | 1:55 pm
MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes. Kristie Batten | November 4, 2024 | 5:03 am
Traders see gold as a surefire bet as coin-toss election looms Bullion is set to advance if “it takes time to resolve who the winner is,” one trader said. Bloomberg News | November 1, 2024 | 10:04 am
Gold price surge adds glitter to tarnished miners Gold miners are generating cash, boosting dividends and announcing plans to buy back shares. Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 9:47 am
MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe Miner is cutting 570 jobs and slowing construction at its Mount Marion lithium project, as it battles falling lithium and iron ore prices. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 5:53 am
Private equity deals in mining sector tumble by half in 2024 – report Total transaction value as of Sept. 30 was $4.76 billion, down more than 50% compared to the $10.52 billion registered in the full year 2023. Staff Writer | October 29, 2024 | 1:02 pm