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
Central banks extend gold buying streak in January — report Central bank gold demand in 2023 picked up from where it left off in 2022. MINING.com Editor | March 2, 2023 | 11:59 am
Nippon Steel could buy more stakes in coking coal and iron ore mines Japan's top steelmaker said it will spend around C$1.5 billion to buy a 10% stake in Elk Valley Resources. Reuters | March 2, 2023 | 9:54 am
CATL sells $405 million stake in Pilbara Minerals CATL bought its 4.9% holding in the depths of the 2019 lithium downturn. Reuters | March 2, 2023 | 9:45 am
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
Lithium Americas kicks off construction at Thacker Pass The proposed mine has the potential to be North America's largest source of lithium for electric vehicle batteries. Staff Writer | March 2, 2023 | 9:26 am
Column: India cheers the return of ‘King Coal’ as industry sees buoyant future The industry's confidence in a long and prosperous future stands in contrast to India's commitment to "phase down" coal-fired power generation. Reuters | March 2, 2023 | 8:29 am
Tesla comments spur plunge in China rare earth miner shares Citing health and environmental risks, Tesla said its next drive unit will use a permanent magnet motor that doesn’t use rare earths. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2023 | 8:18 am
Mining dealmakers set for year of hot M&A after monster gold bid Mergers and acquisitions will be top of mind at PDAC this year. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2023 | 8:07 am