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Allkem rises as $10.6bn Livent deal close edges nearer

The merger announced in May will create the world's third-largest producer of lithium.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 7:55 am

Costco experiencing gold rush as 1 oz. bars become instant hit

The US retail warehousing giant is now selling 1 oz.…

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 4:54 pm

Copper’s contango widest since at least 1994 as inventories rise

The cash contract changed hands at a discount of $70.10…

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 2:43 pm

Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake

Argentina Lithium & Energy holds the Rincon West, Antofalla North,…

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 1:56 pm

IsoEnergy takes over Consolidated Uranium for top-tier spot in Saskatchewan, Utah

The agreement values the new IsoEnergy at C$903.5 million.

Colin McClelland | September 27, 2023 | 11:50 am

Junior exploration sector poised for value investment, say analysts

Haywood's analysts argue that with the GDXJ trading down about 21% in the year to date, the junior segment offers deep contrarian value at a low-risk entry point.

Henry Lazenby | August 31, 2022 | 9:23 am

Copper price slides as China factory activity slows

China's factory activity contracted for the second straight month in August.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2022 | 8:06 am

Iron ore price below $100 on China steel curbs

Steel prices also stretched losses after several big Chinese cities, including Shenzhen and Dalian, escalated covid-19 restrictions.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 30, 2022 | 9:16 am

India coal baron becomes world’s third richest trailing only Musk, Bezos

The Indian businessman, a college dropout who first tried his luck as a diamond trader before turning to coal, has become the world’s third-richest person.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2022 | 8:28 am