BHP to make Peru the ‘protagonist’ of its South American exploration strategy The company will make an investment of $12 million to redouble its efforts in Peru. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 2:10 pm
Codelco to meet obligations as financials deteriorate The world's largest copper producer will meet its financial obligations despite headwinds from operational problems and high levels of debt and investments, JPMorgan said. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 1:23 pm
British Columbia gov’t rejects exploration permit application based on Indigenous opposition The permit was for the Torr Metals' Latham copper-gold claim north of the Red Chris mine. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 26, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 11:53 am
Ontario Teachers’ bid for lithium stake on hold after lawsuit Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan was nearing a deal to buy a bundle of battery metals royalties from New York-based Orion Resource Partners. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 11:27 am
China’s gold imports via Hong Kong bounce back in August Net imports stood at 39.023 metric tons in August, up 51.4% from the previous month. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 10:46 am
Czech tycoon backs Coronado’s coal expansion in Australia, US Coronado has expansion options including developments in Queensland, Australia and at Mon Valley in southwest Pennsylvania. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 9:48 am
Vale and Port of Açu sign deal for potential low-carbon iron ore complex The plan is to develop a hot briquette iron plant that would make high iron content compact bricks to supply steel mills. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 9:33 am
K92 extends Trafigura partnership with $100 million loan, longer offtake The company expects first drawdown to occur in early to mid-Q4 2023. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 9:27 am
