China’s 2025 steel demand to fall 1.5% on year, state research institute says China's steel consumption in 2024 and 2025 is forecast at 863 million metric tons and 850 million tons, respectively. Reuters | December 22, 2024 | 10:05 am
Vedanta to exclude base metals business from sweeping demerger The group said it will consider the base metals business demerger at a later stage. Reuters | December 22, 2024 | 9:54 am
Alberta to introduce ‘modern’ coal policy, including ban on new open-pit projects The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine. Staff Writer | December 22, 2024 | 9:34 am
Tiny but vital metal markets rush to adjust to Chinese clampdown A bigger clampdown looks set to have far-reaching ramifications for supply chains feeding American defense and chip-making industries. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2024 | 9:32 am
El Salvador president proposes bill to overturn metals mining ban In 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban forms of metals mining. Reuters | December 22, 2024 | 9:22 am
Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden. Northern Miner Staff | December 22, 2024 | 8:05 am
Video: Rob McEwen bets big on developing worlds greenest copper mine With a personal investment of $225 million on the line, much is at stake for Rob McEwen with the success of McEwen Copper’s flagship Los Azules project in Argentina. Northern Miner Staff | December 20, 2024 | 2:35 pm
Codelco and Chuquicamata mine workers reach early wage deal The Chuquicamata mine, located in northern Chile, is one of the largest open-pit copper mines. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 11:46 am
Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metals A sector that was once racing to build new supply has been closing mines and deferring projects as low prices bite into the cost curve. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 11:38 am
