Democrats call for probe into foreign mining on public landsThe group wants to know how closely the federal government tracks exports of minerals extracted from public lands.Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 10:17 am
China’s 2024 iron ore imports similar to last year – ValeImports by China, the world's biggest buyer, in 2024 are…Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 8:54 am
China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansionThe rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing…Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:37 am
LME does not plan to launch green nickel contract Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest said recently the LME should classify its nickel contracts into "clean" and "dirty" to give customers more choice. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:32 am
Indonesia and China killed the nickel market Cheap Indonesian nickel, controlled by China and dumped on the market, has collapsed nickel prices and forced global mine closures. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | March 4, 2024 | 2:03 pm
First Quantum touts interest in its Zambia copper operations The company has been under pressure to strengthen its balance sheet and raise cash after its flagship copper mine in Panama was shuttered. Bloomberg News | March 4, 2024 | 10:12 am
Canada and Australia boost collaboration on critical minerals The countries have agreed to promote shared priorities related to the extraction, processing and refining of critical minerals. Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 9:28 am
London gold price benchmark hits all-time high, LBMA says London's gold price benchmark hit an all-time high of $2,098.05/oz on Monday, surpassing the previous record set on Dec. 28. Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 9:13 am
Panama GDP growth expected to slow in 2024 on First Quantum mine closure, IMF says The closure of the Cobre Panama mine entails the permanent loss of approximately 0.6% of GDP in fiscal revenues and 7.5% of exports of goods and services. Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:40 am
AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 5:21 am
World-beating mining stock turns big loser thanks to China slump Iron ore behemoth Fortescue is tipped for the greatest earnings slowdown over the next year compared with peers. Bloomberg News | March 3, 2024 | 2:58 pm
US court approves land swap for Rio’s Arizona copper mine Court upheld a previous ruling and rejecting a request from Native Americans who said the land has religious and cultural import. Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 12:55 pm