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Optimism for metals clashes with reality for juniors ahead of PDAC

Increasing funding for battery metal and uranium projects versus gold brings home the global energy transition but big financing deals for pre-production companies have almost disappeared.

Alisha Hiyate | February 18, 2024 | 9:51 am

Copper, this dog will hunt

Simply put, electrification doesn’t happen without copper, the heartbeat of…

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 16, 2024 | 12:07 pm

Copper price bounces as analysts see short covering fueling big gains

Prices climbed as much as 1.5% to trade above $8,300…

Bloomberg News | February 15, 2024 | 5:14 pm

Strong metals and mining M&A activity set to remain over 2024 — report

The industry saw a significant rise in M&A activity across…

Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 4:49 pm

Albemarle says lithium prices are unsustainably low

Lithium prices have dropped more than 80% in the past…

Bloomberg News | February 15, 2024 | 11:10 am

Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC

The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 12:28 pm

Canada will not retrospectively target Chinese investments in mining companies, minister says

In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 11:21 am

Piedmont Lithium hit with short-seller report on Ghana mine

Blue Orca Capital alleged that mining licenses in Ghana obtained by a company it invested in were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption."

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 11:01 am

RBPlat says takeover uncertainty impacting operations

Both Impala and Northam have built up significant shareholdings in RBPlat since late 2021.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 10:38 am

Gold price regains ground as US dollar rally cools

“Gold will trade defensively, likely straddling $1,800 into the March FOMC," an analyst predicted.

Staff Writer | March 8, 2023 | 9:13 am

One year after nickel fiasco, LME left with multiple headaches

The 146-year old exchange is fighting to mend its reputation amid a host of lawsuits, vigorous action by regulators and struggling volumes.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 5:25 am

LME faces further legal action in London court

The exchange is facing further legal action in London by a company called Double Eight Ltd.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 10:09 am

Gold price falls as Powell testimony lifts dollar

Gold had already retreated from Friday’s strong close, but so far Powell is more direct and aggressive than market had anticipated, analyst says.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2023 | 9:50 am

Tesla, GM follow own shareholders with push into lithium miners

Investors and car makers continue to bet on lithium miners, wagering that a shift toward EVs will become a permanent trend.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:15 am

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