US mineral projects close down government loans in fear of Trump Under President Biden's Loan Programs Office, the US Department of Energy has granted nearly $25 billion to 21 companies. Reuters | August 29, 2024 | 8:10 am
LME open-outcry trade lives on as SocGen quit sparks no rush for exits The future of ring trading on the London Metal Exchange looks assured for now. Reuters | August 29, 2024 | 8:02 am
Iron ore’s ‘irrational’ rally past $100 triggers warning from Chinese media Iron ore has jumped by about 10% in 10 days. Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 6:54 am
Lithium startups bet on high demand in battery-powered future A new crop of startups are working on novel ways of producing the valuable metal. Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 6:49 am
Newmont’s Lori Douglas named as one of Paradigm for Parity’s Women on the Rise 2024 Paradigm for Parity recognizes exceptional leadership, commitment to advancing women in the workplace and continued efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. Staff Writer | August 28, 2024 | 5:54 pm
MinRes won’t undertake more lithium M&A in next year given low prices The miner said it is highly unlikely to take on further buyouts in the next 12 months. Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 5:45 pm
Rusal’s first-half profit jumps 42% on lower costs Rusal, which operates in Guinea, Jamaica, Ireland and Sweden apart from Russia, has been under pressure from the fallout of Western sanctions. Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 5:32 pm
Shallow drill results show promise for expanding the San Albino mine in Nicaragua The ongoing 45,000 metres drill campaign targeted the Intermediate vein at Las Conchitas North, next to the company’s sole operating asset. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | August 28, 2024 | 5:20 pm
South32 hunts for copper as it returns cash to shareholders Underlying earnings came in at $380 million, compared with $916 million a year ago. Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 3:31 pm