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China’s December copper imports hit 13-month high

For the whole of 2024, unwrought copper imports totalled 5.68 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.27%.

Reuters | January 12, 2025 | 4:23 pm

Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever

Analysts say that while the blocked deal could have a…

Reuters | January 12, 2025 | 10:49 am

Mali to get $1.2 billion from miners after talks

Mali’s military leadership has taken a harsh stance against international…

Bloomberg News | January 11, 2025 | 8:27 pm

Gatos Silver posts solid 2024, preps takeover by First Majestic

The deal will merge Gatos’ main Cerro Los Gatos mine…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | January 10, 2025 | 1:48 pm

Ukraine’s steel output up but fighting threatens coking coal supply

Ukraine's steel output rose by 21.6% in 2024.

Reuters | January 10, 2025 | 1:23 pm

JV Video: Mandalay Resources seeks to become a mid-tier gold producer

Toronto-based Mandalay has used revenue from its Bjorkdal gold mine in Sweden and Costerfield gold and antimony mine in Australia to accumulate $55 million in cash.

Northern Miner Staff | January 3, 2025 | 6:03 am

Nioko’s buyout offer for Hummingbird to be declared unconditional

Nioko, which holds approximately 41.81% of Hummingbird’s share capital, will submit the revised offer before Jan. 13.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2025 | 3:49 am

Mako to acquire Moss gold mine in Arizona

The price is in the range of $4.9 million up to $6.4 million cash.

Staff Writer | January 2, 2025 | 2:57 pm

Steelworkers union criticizes Nippon Steel’s proposal for lack of long-term commitment

The proposal "is nothing but a "Hail Mary" pass destined to fall to the ground," it said.

Reuters | January 2, 2025 | 1:03 pm

Chinese firm to build Guinea’s biggest alumina processing plant

The refinery will have the capacity to produce 1.2 million tons of alumina per year by the end of 2027.

Bloomberg News | January 2, 2025 | 12:58 pm

China flexes lithium dominance with plans for tech-export curbs

Beijing proposes including battery cathode material preparation technology to its catalog of applications that are subject to export bans or restrictions.

Bloomberg News | January 2, 2025 | 12:32 pm