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Argentina power supplier Central Puerto eyes stake in McEwen’s copper project

After recently signing a deal for a stake in the Diablillos silver-gold project in Salta province, Central Puerto is committed to getting involved in a second mining venture.

Bloomberg News | May 6, 2024 | 6:47 am

Vote counting begins in Panama presidential race focused on economy, corruption

Lawmakers across different parties who backed a contract with First…

Reuters | May 5, 2024 | 10:30 am

Congo’s $7 billion infrastructure deal with China will depend on copper prices

President pushed for a review of the 2008 infrastructure for…

Reuters | May 3, 2024 | 12:00 pm

BHP’s biggest rivals sit on the sidelines of Anglo M&A drama

Rio Tinto and Glencore Plc are focused on waiting for…

Bloomberg News | May 3, 2024 | 8:27 am

Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits

The US Treasury Department gave automakers additional flexibility on battery…

Reuters | May 3, 2024 | 7:42 am

United Steelworkers signs non-disclosure agreement with Nippon Steel

USW is the main union representing US Steel.

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Brazil, France partner to tackle illegal mining in French Guiana

The deal expands a similar one signed by Lula and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008.

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 10:01 am

BMO bankers sent each other crude memes before they were fired

Multiple former employees who spoke with Bloomberg also said it wasn’t the first case of crude jokes being circulated.

Bloomberg News | February 26, 2024 | 9:48 am

Nickel faces existential moment with half of mines unprofitable

Nickel price fell 45% last year, and is currently hovering around $17,000 a ton.

Bloomberg News | February 26, 2024 | 7:01 am

Column: Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer

The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months.

Reuters | February 25, 2024 | 12:09 pm

Indian steel mills seek iron ore export ban as China sales jump

Indian exports jumped 170% to 44 million tons last year — most of which went to China.

Bloomberg News | February 25, 2024 | 12:03 pm

Global uranium production to increase 11.7% in 2024 — report

The production rise will predominantly come from key producers Kazakhstan and Canada, says GlobalData.

MINING.com Editor | February 25, 2024 | 9:25 am

Feds must force pensions to fund Canadian mining, Lassonde, Giustra say

Research shows that Canada’s eight largest pension funds hold some $2.1 trillion in assets but only a quarter was invested in the country.

Colin McClelland | February 25, 2024 | 7:05 am

What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge

Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery.

Paul Zimnisky | February 25, 2024 | 6:45 am

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