Rio Takes step toward M&A redemption with $6.7 billion lithium bet Modest by comparison with past splurges, the all-cash deal is a significant and long-awaited expansion of Rio’s bet on lithium. Bloomberg News | October 12, 2024 | 10:22 am
Copper prices to hit record high in Q4 2024 on Fed cuts and China stimulus – Fastmarkets Analysts expect prices around $10,265 per tonne in the last quarter of the year. Staff Writer | October 11, 2024 | 9:45 am
Video: Barrick CEO Bristow says Nevada Gold Mines won’t go public under his watch – Part 2 “Not while I’m running this organization,” Bristow said. Northern Miner Staff | October 11, 2024 | 9:30 am
Exxaro seeks to acquire manganese mining assets After losing out on a copper mine in Botswana last year, the company is now prioritizing manganese. Bloomberg News | October 11, 2024 | 7:47 am
Patriot Lithium expands into copper with Zambia project Patriot believes the Katwaro project will complement its lithium assets and provide jurisdictional diversity. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2024 | 5:50 am
Korea Zinc chairman’s investment vehicle raises share offer for Young Poong Precision The move comes as Korea Zinc chairman Yun B. Choi's family battles for control of the $12 billion zinc empire. Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 5:37 pm
Codelco’s copper production up 10% in August The BHP-controlled Escondida mine saw production rise 15.5% to 105,300 tons. Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 12:09 pm
Mining stocks may drop 20% if US tariffs imposed – JPMorgan The bank cited tariffs as a key factor behind the sector's more than 10% drop in 2017-2018 during the Trump administration. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 9:58 am
Northisle Copper and Gold updates resource ahead of PEA release The North Island project resource now totals 906 million tonnes indicated grading 0.16% copper, 0.24 g/t gold and 75 ppm molybdenum. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 8:45 am
