US Steel draws interest from small Canadian rival it once owned Stelco is in talks with a potential partner on its bid, Bloomberg sources say. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 1:47 pm
US says it can’t cut China out of critical minerals supply chain China’s key role in the processing of raw minerals means it will remain a key partner, says Jose Fernandez, the US under secretary for economic growth and the environment. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 12:13 pm
Argentina mining exports to near $4.5bn in 2023 amid lithium boom The country's mining exports totaled $3.8 billion in 2022, according to official data. Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 11:31 am
Ausenco acquired by Eldridge, Brightstar Capital and Claure Group for $578 million The exit price compares with the $150m Resource Capital Fund paid for Ausenco in 2014. Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 11:23 am
Giga’s Turnagain nickel project in BC may depend on batteries boosting metal price The 30-year open-pit mine would cost $1.9 billion to build. Colin McClelland | September 22, 2023 | 11:14 am
Largest asteroid sample ever collected is coming down to Earth OSIRIS-REx could also help inform future missions to asteroids — perhaps even ones to mine these rocks for resources. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 11:04 am
FPX Nickel signs battery supply chain MOU with Japanese groups The MOU lays the groundwork for FPX and PPES to collaborate on vertically integrated nickel production through the Baptiste project. Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 10:25 am
Iron ore price falls despite China’s support measures Moody's on Thursday revised its outlook on four Chinese real estate firms to "Negative" from "Stable". Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 9:49 am
Stellantis to invest $500 million in Rio de Janeiro plant The funds are earmarked for the development of new products, research and development and upgrading the plant's facilities. Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 9:18 am