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Nippon Steel agrees to buy US Steel for $14.1 billion

The deal caps months of uncertainty over the future of the iconic American company.

Bloomberg News | December 18, 2023 | 6:48 am

Panama rejects Orla Mining’s request for permit extension

The Canadian miner said Panama also declared the concessions were…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2023 | 6:05 am

Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season

Producers have recently been in talks with clients — mostly…

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2023 | 2:46 pm

Buenaventura stock surges as Antofagasta takes 19% equity position

The NYSE-listed shares reached a 52-week high of $12.73 earlier…

Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 1:42 pm

LME faces fresh worries about Russian metal after UK sanctions

Any move by the US or EU to follow the…

Bloomberg News | December 15, 2023 | 12:23 pm

Indian gold refiners struggle as smugglers offer hefty discounts

Most refiners in the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal have suspended operations.

Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:55 am

Mystery buyer helped fuel nickel squeeze with $600 million bet

The mystery buyer represented 13% of net buying in the market on March 7, according to the Oliver Wyman report.

Bloomberg News | January 10, 2023 | 1:05 pm

Surging molybdenum price adds weight to new year rally for copper producers

Copper mining byproduct molybdenum is up more than 50% in a little over a month, boosting margins for producers.

Frik Els | January 10, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Lundin Gold stock rises as it beats production guidance for second straight year

Total gold production was 476,329 oz. for the year, exceeding the high end of the company's 2022 guidance of 460,000 oz.

Staff Writer | January 10, 2023 | 10:37 am

LME to decide nickel reforms by end of first quarter

Months after turbulence highlighted shortcomings in LME oversight, the nickel contract remains broken.

Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 9:40 am

Dynasty Gold shares hit new high on best assays to date from Thundercloud property

One hole intercepted 7.35 g/t gold over 51 metres from 88.5 metres, which represents the longest intercepts with the highest gold grades to date.

Staff Writer | January 10, 2023 | 9:07 am

Column: China’s easing of Australian coal ban is symbolic, not market-shifting

One of the questions is whether Australian coal miners can compete on price with Russian thermal supplies.

Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 7:51 am

Column: New fund friends will find lead in unusually lively mood

Lead has just joined the commodity A-list, bringing a new set of players.

Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 7:12 am

Vale evaluates offers for $2.5 billion base metals unit

Vale Base Metals, to be based in the UK, will have nickel mines in Canada and Indonesia, copper mines in Brazil, and interests in cobalt and platinum group metals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2023 | 6:09 am

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