Goliath completes upsized financing, welcomes new institutional investor Proceeds will be used to fund Goliath's exploration efforts at the Golddigger and Lucky Strike properties. Staff Writer | October 11, 2023 | 2:49 pm
China’s copper buyers flex muscles in Codelco contract negotiations Russian copper exports to China and expectations of surpluses have emboldened Chinese buyers to try and dictate how much they will pay Codelco for the industrial metal next year. Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 1:58 pm
Miners seek partners for copper assets as M&A heats up A flurry of copper mining deals are being lined up for the next six to 12 months, industry sources told Reuters. Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 11:56 am
X-Batt and Consol collaborate on coal-based battery tech Researchers emphasized that many mines set to close soon don't have plans for future operations or transitioning to a post-coal economy. Henry Lazenby | October 11, 2023 | 11:35 am
Brink’s sues Air Canada after $17 million heist of gold and cash The carrier failed to ensure the shipment marked “valuable cargo” had adequate security and protection, Brink’s alleges. Bloomberg News | October 11, 2023 | 11:18 am
Gold price slump may boost demand from India’s festive shoppers Strong purchases during the October-December festival period, considered an auspicious time to own and wear gold, may underpin the global market. Bloomberg News | October 11, 2023 | 10:42 am
ERG signs deal to sell cobalt to US battery materials producer ERG said it would sell 3,000 metric tons of contained cobalt metal a year to EVelution. Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 10:21 am
Stellantis, Rio Tinto raise bets on Argentina copper mining The fresh funds may give McEwen Copper more breathing space before going public. Bloomberg News | October 11, 2023 | 10:14 am
NASA to launch first mission to metal-rich asteroid Scientists believe the asteroid can help discoveries about Earth's core and those of other terrestrial planets. Staff Writer | October 11, 2023 | 9:19 am