Indian gold refiners struggle as smugglers offer hefty discounts Most refiners in the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal have suspended operations. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:55 am
UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:43 am
New copper-based coating allows protective gear to detect toxic gases A copper-based coating can be integrated into fabric and respond to the presence of toxic gases. Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 6:06 am
Norwest Energy urges shareholders to reject MinRes’ takeover bid Norwest said the bid failed to recognize the value of the firm, which has stake in a major gas discovery in West Australia’s Perth Basin. Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 4:51 am
Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 3:46 am
Mystery buyer helped fuel nickel squeeze with $600 million bet The mystery buyer represented 13% of net buying in the market on March 7, according to the Oliver Wyman report. Bloomberg News | January 10, 2023 | 1:05 pm
Surging molybdenum price adds weight to new year rally for copper producers Copper mining byproduct molybdenum is up more than 50% in a little over a month, boosting margins for producers. Frik Els | January 10, 2023 | 12:13 pm
Lundin Gold stock rises as it beats production guidance for second straight year Total gold production was 476,329 oz. for the year, exceeding the high end of the company's 2022 guidance of 460,000 oz. Staff Writer | January 10, 2023 | 10:37 am
LME to decide nickel reforms by end of first quarter Months after turbulence highlighted shortcomings in LME oversight, the nickel contract remains broken. Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 9:40 am