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Global silver deficit to rise in 2024 due to higher demand, lower supply

The global silver deficit is expected to rise by 17% to 215.3 million troy ounces in 2024, according to the Silver Institute.

Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 5:24 am

US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district

The Ambler project sought to open a remote area rich…

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:44 pm

Trafigura CEO says copper must surpass $10,000 to meet demand

Jeremy Weir made his comments Tuesday during a presentation at…

Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 9:48 am

Peru copper production growth near 13% in February

The performance was due in part to a 219.4% production…

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 9:22 am

Chile must pass permitting reforms to unblock investment, copper executives say

Mining companies and industry groups have complained about the extensive…

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 9:03 am

Gold demand to hit record with central bank buying, WGC says

Overall consumption climbed by about 3% to 4,899 tons last year, supported by strong demand in the OTC market, the World Gold Council says.

Bloomberg News | January 31, 2024 | 10:10 am

Swiss ban Russian diamond imports, joining latest EU sanctions

Bern has agreed to adopt the 12th round of sanctions implemented by the EU in December.

Reuters | January 31, 2024 | 9:51 am

Metals sanctions are dividing the biggest traders and banks

The latest UK sanctions on Russia are creating new fault lines across the global metals world.

Bloomberg News | January 31, 2024 | 8:37 am

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the world were throughly scrambled in 2023 as governments intervened, lithium and nickel prices tumbled, gold hit records and a new listing went ballistic.

Frik Els | January 31, 2024 | 8:31 am

Top producers push for silver’s inclusion as a critical mineral in Canada and US

CEOs of 19 mining companies suggest a misconception about availability is why silver is not on Canada's critical mineral list.

Bruno Venditti | January 31, 2024 | 7:40 am

EU trade chief to press on with US battery minerals talks despite differences

The battery minerals trade agreement would allow European companies to take advantage of generous US tax credits for electric vehicles.

Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 3:11 pm

BMO, Canaccord Genuity top 2023 mining M&A advisory board – report

BMO Capital Markets advised on transactions worth $27.4 billion, while Canaccord Genuity Group led the sector in volume with 15 deals.

MINING.com Editor | January 30, 2024 | 3:01 pm

British Columbia Land Act amendments could grant Indigenous control over mining leases

The amendment is in accordance with 2019 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Amanda Stutt | January 30, 2024 | 11:48 am

State of strategic metals: navigating 2024 trends and global supply chain dynamics beyond China’s influence

Many factors, including economic conditions, technological advancements, and geopolitical events, can influence the status of rare metals.

Luisa Moreno | January 30, 2024 | 10:43 am

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