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Aldebaran soars to new high as it teams up with Rio Tinto venture on Altar project

Nuton, Rio Tinto's leaching technology venture, can earn 20% of the project by making staged payments totalling $250 million.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2024 | 9:57 am

Gold Fields, AngloGold JV in Ghana hits roadblock

Without the required approvals and a clear timeline from Ghana,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2024 | 6:23 am

China’s steel demand shifts to higher grade ore, Rio Tinto exec says

"The demand for high grade ore continues to be strong,"…

Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 5:37 pm

Itochu to buy stake in Brazil’s CSN’s iron ore unit for $769m

CSN Mineracao is the leading iron ore producer and distributor…

Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 2:25 pm

Albemarle loses more than $1 billion on falling lithium prices

The results underscore the supply glut engulfing the entire lithium…

Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 2:01 pm

Gold stocks’ winter rally 2024

The gold miners’ stocks are heading into their winter rally, when strong seasonal tailwinds help boost their advances.

Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | November 1, 2024 | 9:53 am

Gold price surge adds glitter to tarnished miners

Gold miners are generating cash, boosting dividends and announcing plans to buy back shares.

Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 9:47 am

Gold price shows little reaction to jobs data

Gold's rollercoaster ride follows the release of strong US economic data that boosted the chance of a cautious approach to interest rates.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2024 | 7:52 am

Ecuador to reopen mining register for first time in over six years

The recent executive decree mandates the inclusion of all mining rights, licenses, and exploration records in the official registry.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2024 | 6:43 am

UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025

Demand from the new energy vehicles, solar, wind and China's grid investment remains resilient; and copper is also benefiting from high-growth industries such as the data centres for AI and defense needs.

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 4:13 am

American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec

Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the mineral claims associated with Lac Simard South lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am

BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid

BHP is looking for growth opportunities in the copper sector after failing to take over Anglo American earlier this year.

Kristie Batten | October 31, 2024 | 12:14 am

Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output

A range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to fast-track significant volumes of supply.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:55 am

Lithium woes hold top China producers to year-to-date losses

Global lithium prices have plunged from two years ago due to a flood of new supply and softening growth in demand from the electric-vehicle sector.

Bloomberg News | October 30, 2024 | 11:19 am

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