Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in BougainvilleVillagers are seeking compensation for loss and damage that could reach billions of dollars.Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:31 am
Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in PeruIllegal mining had become a “huge challenge” and that the…Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 12:22 pm
Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict mineralsApple has said in the past that it does not…Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:00 am
UAE conglomerate seeks to gatecrash China’s JCHX Zambian copper deal Abu Dhabi's most valuable company is now interested in acquiring Zambia's Lubambe copper mine. Reuters | March 22, 2024 | 5:28 am
Seabed mining regulator meets as critical minerals drive heats up A marine scientist has emerged as a new candidate to lead the International Seabed Authority. Bloomberg News | March 22, 2024 | 5:03 am
EU to keep tabs on Norway deep sea mining efforts Norway is one of the first countries to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters after its parliament backed plans in January to prospect for minerals. Bloomberg News | March 21, 2024 | 1:48 pm
Global nickel market sees 13,400t surplus in January – INSG The nickel market surplus widened last year to 238,800 tonnes from 103,900 tonnes in 2022. Reuters | March 21, 2024 | 9:22 am
Uranium’s 22% price plunge is bottoming out on nuclear future Industry experts and analysts say that the uranium market has likely set a new floor thanks to a strong demand outlook. Bloomberg News | March 21, 2024 | 8:56 am
Gold price tops $2,200, setting new record Spot gold set a new record of $2,222.39 during the early hours of trading on Thursday. Staff Writer | March 21, 2024 | 6:47 am
Alaska governor calls on Biden to update mine permit process Governor Dunleavy sued Biden last week for the president's 2023 decision to block the giant Pebble project. The suit seeks more than $700 billion. Reuters | March 20, 2024 | 3:38 pm
Platinum metals face structural hit to demand from electric vehicle revolution According to analysts at Macquarie, demand for both platinum and palladium from the auto sector will start falling beyond 2025. Reuters | March 20, 2024 | 10:30 am
China coal industry group expects output growth to slow in 2024 The projection comes on the back of record output in 2023. Reuters | March 20, 2024 | 7:40 am