Gold price slips as traders weigh outlook for Fed interest rate cuts Bullion traded near $2,626 an ounce in thin trading after closing 1.1% higher on Friday. Bloomberg News | December 23, 2024 | 7:05 am
Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension. Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 6:57 am
Lithium Americas and GM close joint venture for Thacker Pass mine Under the JV agreement GM would contribute $625 million to the project to gain a 38% stake. Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 6:45 am
Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals. Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 6:22 am
Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055 Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2024 | 5:53 am
IGO suspends annual dividends from Tianqi JV amid market downturn The JV experienced a build in lithium hydroxide inventory at Kwinana over recent months. Reuters | December 22, 2024 | 3:14 pm
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
