Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit recordUS Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of $5.18 a lb.Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 8:17 am
Brazil states ask court to double what Vale, BHP should pay for dam burstMinas Gerais and Espirito Santo states have asked a court…Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:06 pm
Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme CourtThe Resolution Copper project, a partnership between Rio and BHP,…Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 1:06 pm
British Columbia puts restrictions on mineral claims, mining in two First Nations territories Province protects Gitxaała and Ehattesaht Nations interests while it works to modernize BC’s Mineral Tenure Act. Staff Writer | March 7, 2024 | 4:26 pm
US backs Australian, Brazil rare earths projects for up to $850 million If confirmed, this would be the first ever US investment in an Australian rare earths project. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 3:56 pm
Zinc price rallies as traders unwind bearish bets on better outlook Support has also come from a report this week that South Korea’s Young Poong Corp. cut production at its Seokpo smelter. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2024 | 2:40 pm
China splurges on gold for a 16th month as price hits record Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 390,000 troy ounces last month. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2024 | 9:28 am
Australia and Vietnam upgrade relations, to begin talks on critical minerals The ties upgrade marks the latest success for Communist-ruled Vietnam's "bamboo diplomacy". Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 9:05 am
Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction. MINING.com Editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am
China’s copper smelters to discuss production cut as fees slump Smelters compete to treat concentrate but overseas mine disruptions are curbing supply, forcing them to drop their fees. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Accelerating trends in metals and mining dealmaking: Q&A with Sidley M&A Partner Joseph Michaels advised Allkem in its merger with Livent, a transaction valued at $10.6 billion, and which created the world’s third largest lithium miner. Amanda Stutt | March 6, 2024 | 11:25 am
US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country. Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 9:29 am