Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 5:54 am
Antofagasta misses 2024 copper target, keeps 2025 guidance Antofagasta — which operates four copper mines in Chile — maintained its 2025 guidance at 660,000 to 700,000 tonnes. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 4:03 am
US bans imports from 37 Chinese firms over forced labor charge The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 5:26 pm
Vale Indonesia awards Petrosea $1 billion contract for nickel ore mining The contract will be signed in March is effective for 10 years, Vale said on Wednesday. Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 5:19 pm
US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain The companies said they will leverage their complementary expertise to advance efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of critical minerals within the US. Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 2:55 pm
Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments slip, sees global economic resilience The company shipped 328.6 million tonnes of iron ore from Pilbara in 2024. Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 1:52 pm
Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover. Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 1:37 pm
Rio Tinto, UNBC to research water security, fish ecology in Nechako Watershed A total of $1.75 million in funding from Rio Tinto will support two research chairs at UNBC for the next five years. Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 1:04 pm
Canada wants G-7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway Canada has been thinking about supporting investment through measures such as pricing floors to address alleged market manipulation. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 12:44 pm
