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Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs

The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026.

Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 8:55 am

SolGold secures $10 million loan for Cascabel

Loan provides cash to support ongoing operations and flexibility to finalize…

Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 8:04 am

Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats to fend off BHP’s bid

Anglo plans to focus on copper while spinning out or…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2024 | 4:04 am

Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transport

There were no immediate reports of disruptions at Chile’s giant…

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 10:11 am

New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial

Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive…

Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 6:06 am

Fresnillo halves dividend as inflation hits profit

The world’s top silver producer and Mexico’s largest gold miner declared a dividend of 13.3 cents per share, down 51% from a year prior.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2023 | 5:59 am

PDAC: Who are the future leaders of the mining industry?

The next mining leaders should focus on building companies instead of selling them, analyst says.

Bruno Venditti | March 6, 2023 | 10:25 am

South America looks at creating “lithium OPEC”

Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2023 | 6:53 am

Iamgold picks former New Gold boss Adams as new CEO

Adams replaces board chair Maryse Belanger, who was acting as interim President and CEO during the executive search process.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2023 | 3:58 am

Iron ore price rises on demand optimism

Mills are ramping up production but their iron ore inventories are relatively low, supporting iron ore prices.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2023 | 8:35 am

First Quantum losing $8 million a day on Cobre Panama halt

The miner's local unit warned of "exponential and irreparable" damage to the company and stakeholders, including the workforce.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2023 | 3:57 am

Ontario government introduces Building More Mines Act

In 2021, Ontario produced over C$11.1 billion ($8.1bn) worth of minerals.

Staff Writer | March 2, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Copper price falls ahead of China’s annual parliament meeting

China is expected to set its GDP growth rate target at 5.5%-6% this year, according to ING.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 2, 2023 | 9:44 am

BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector

BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2023 | 6:52 am

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