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Australia cracks down on foreign cash in critical minerals

At the same time, the investment approval process would be streamlined for known investors and low-risk sectors.

Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 6:30 am

Copper smelters in China wary of BHP-Anglo tie-up

"This is not good news for China given the heavy…

Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 6:22 am

Anglo spinoffs will ‘very likely’ need South Africa approval

Even though BHP doesn’t want to buy Kumba and Amplats,…

Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 4:58 am

Gold price rally could cut India’s demand to four-year low – WGC

Demand for gold from India could stand between 700 metric…

Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 3:34 am

Bank of Korea rules out immediate gold buying, may consider it long-term

In June 2023, the BOK said it was more desirable…

Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 3:31 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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