Saudi Arabia signs mining deals with four nations The country also announced a $182 million mineral exploration incentive program. Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 9:52 am
Ivanhoe Electric shocks Saudi geology to spot targets Ivanhoe Electric is part of a growing number of international mining companies investing in Saudi Arabia. Colin McClelland | January 10, 2024 | 9:08 am
Saudi Arabia earmarks $182 million for minerals exploration in mining push The Gulf state has revised upwards estimates for its untapped mineral resources to $2.5 trillion. Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 8:12 am
Union members stage demonstration at First Quantum’s Panama mine While the objectives of the demonstration were unclear, it’s the latest sign of the role played by resource nationalism in the shutdown of the Cobre Panama mine. Bloomberg News | January 9, 2024 | 2:19 pm
Saudi Arabia ups mineral resource estimates to $2.5 trillion About 10% of the increase in estimate comes from the addition of rare earths minerals. Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 11:11 am
Norway approves deep sea mining in Arctic Ocean The bill, voted 80-20 by lawmakers on Tuesday, allows commercial mineral exploration, but mining licences won't be issued just yet. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2024 | 9:35 am
Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8. Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:32 am
Mongolia needs mining investments ramp up to meet GDP target – finance minister The country derives a quarter of its gross domestic product and 90% of exports from mining. Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:23 am
Avino gets community ok to develop La Preciosa La Preciosa hosts one of Mexico's largest undeveloped primary silver resources and is located about 19km from the company's Avino mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2024 | 5:58 am
