China ramping up grid spending after green power supply boom Faster grid expansion is going to accelerate demand for copper, said Wei Lai, deputy trading head at Zijin Mining Investment Shanghai Co. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2025 | 1:49 pm
Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss potential merger A $160 billion Rio Tinto-Glencore combination makes sense in a copper-centric world, but we've been here before. Frik Els | January 16, 2025 | 1:46 pm
Rio Tinto, Glencore discuss mining’s biggest-ever potential merger Combining the two businesses would potentially create a behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2025 | 12:16 pm
Robex Resources extends life of Nampala gold mine in Mali by half year The Nampala mine now holds 121,000 oz. in gold reserves. Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 12:11 pm
Societe Generale plans partial return to gold trading The French bank resigned as a market maker for gold at the London Bullion Market Association in 2019. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 10:26 am
Standard Lithium and Equinor secure $225m to develop Arkansas project Since December, Standard Lithium has operated a pilot DLE plant at its South West Arkansas project. Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 10:21 am
China extends coal imports lead over India to widest in more than a decade Chinese coal imports hit a record 542.7 million metric tons in 2024, customs data showed. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 10:11 am
Greek Metlen expands alumina output to extract critical mineral gallium The company plans to launch gallium production in 2027 and eventually produce 50 tons a year. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 9:06 am
Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 8:55 am
