Peru zinc miner Volcan to avoid debt haircut, new owner says On top of making payments in June and August, Volcan is at an advanced stage in talks to sell its non-core assets. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 1:49 pm
Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transport There were no immediate reports of disruptions at Chile’s giant copper and lithium operations. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 10:11 am
Platinum’s shortage to persist as EV slowdown fuels demand Demand for the metal in autocatalyst is expected to rise about 2% for the whole year. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 7:05 am
Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteries CBMM sold 600 tons of niobium oxide for batteries in scooters and other small vehicles last year as part of a test project. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 6:59 am
Australia’s budget will boost critical minerals, treasurer says Australia’s critical minerals industry is a major part of the government’s push to capitalize on the worldwide green energy revolution. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 9:41 pm
Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 11:44 am
Copper price above $10,000 as supply worries counter faltering demand Prices of copper have risen 17% this year on fears of shortages. Bloomberg News | May 10, 2024 | 7:58 am
Miners seek exemption from Canadian tax hike to save equity deals Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s new budget includes a measure to raise the capital gains tax inclusion rate to two-thirds from one-half. Bloomberg News | May 10, 2024 | 7:51 am
Mexico eliminates aluminum import tariffs to combat shortage The majority of Mexico’s raw aluminum imports come from Asian countries, with 42% of the total coming from China in February. Bloomberg News | May 9, 2024 | 4:16 pm
Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal Botswana has not been formally approached by either BHP or Anglo. Bloomberg News | May 9, 2024 | 7:10 am
Newmont sticks to mine investment delay, dashing Peru hopes World's biggest gold miner has no plans to expedite a decision on its $2.5 billion Yanacocha project. Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 12:01 pm
Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits. Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 7:41 am