BASF pulls plug on Chile investment plans amid EV slowdown The German chemicals giant withdrew from initial talks with Vancouver's Wealth Minerals on Tuesday. Bloomberg News | July 2, 2024 | 10:54 am
Engineering and baseline studies begin for underground Frotet gold project BBA has been engaged to develop a scoping study that will assist with permitting an exploration decline at Frotet and a preliminary cost estimate prior to application. Staff Writer | July 2, 2024 | 10:43 am
Column: Rising Chinese aluminum output pressures alumina supply The country increased production by 5% year-on-year to 3.65 million metric tons in May, according to the latest estimate. Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 10:42 am
American Eagle unveils copper porphyry outcrops in new Embayment zone The ongoing 2024 drill program aims to expand upon and better define these mineralized zones. Staff Writer | July 2, 2024 | 10:38 am
Impala Platinum reports strike at Bafokeng operations Impala has said it could cut 3,900 jobs as it restructures its South African operations. Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 10:00 am
Ivanhoe sells new zinc mine’s output to Trafigura, China’s Citic The Kipushi zinc mine produced its first concentrate on June 14, Ivanhoe said Tuesday. Bloomberg News | July 2, 2024 | 9:26 am
Vale pledges to quickly replace outgoing board members Vale's board now has 11 members following the departure of Vera Marie Inkster on Monday. Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 9:11 am
Ivanhoe Mines restarts century-old Kipushi mine after 31-year hiatus Kipushi has set its 2024 production guidance at between 100,000 and 140,000 tonnes of zinc in concentrate. Staff Writer | July 2, 2024 | 8:59 am
First Quantum stock jumps on Panama plans for mine audit Panama President Jose Raul Mulino made the announcement of an environmental audit in his first address as the head of the government. Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 8:49 am