Nippon Steel’s China assets raise concerns over US deal

The complication for Nippon Steel is that regulators may look unfavorably on whether its acquisition of US Steel could allow more access to US markets for Chinese-sourced steel.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 2:46 pm

Hochschild pours first gold at Mara Rosa mine in Brazil

Commercial production expected towards the end of Q2 2024.

Staff Writer | February 22, 2024 | 2:31 pm

MP Materials swings to quarterly loss on falling rare earths prices

The company posted a quarterly net loss of $16.3 million.

Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 1:40 pm

Harmony Gold flags profit leap on higher output and prices

The miner estimates a gold production increase by as much…

Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 9:56 am

Anglo American to review assets after writedowns and profit plunge

The miner has announced a $1.6 billion impairment charge on…

Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 9:51 am

Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda

Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 5:50 am

Albemarle to invest nearly $83m in Patriot Battery Metals for 5% stake

Patriot will use the proceeds to accelerate development activities at the Corvette lithium project in Quebec.

Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 4:55 pm

Lynas signs updated contract with US govt for Texas facility

A contribution of about $258 million by the US government is allocated to the project.

Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 4:51 pm

Exxon in talks with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen on supplying lithium

The talks are in the early stages and also include battery giants Samsung and SK On.

Bloomberg News | July 31, 2023 | 12:39 pm

Rio Tinto commits $150 million to Centre for Future Materials

Centre will be led by Imperial College London to search for innovative ways to provide the materials the world needs for the green energy transition.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 12:31 pm

Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 10:21 am

Lynas Rare Earths’ quarterly revenue slumps 47% on lower prices

Prices of rare earth minerals have declined over the last year because of increased supply from top producer China.

Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 8:37 am

Glencore buys Pan American’s stake in Argentinean copper project

Pan American is selling its 56% interest in the MARA copper project, added to its portfolio as part of the acquisition of Yamana Gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 4:06 am

The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supply

Saudi Arabia is seeking to take minority stakes in global mining assets that will over time help provide access to supplies of strategic minerals.

Bloomberg News | July 30, 2023 | 11:32 am

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