Mali starts seizing gold stocks at Barrick site, company memo says Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto site has around four tonnes of gold stocked. Reuters | January 13, 2025 | 3:00 am
China’s December copper imports hit 13-month high For the whole of 2024, unwrought copper imports totalled 5.68 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.27%. Reuters | January 12, 2025 | 4:23 pm
China 2024 iron ore imports hit record on resilient demand, steel exports The world's largest iron ore consumer brought in a total of about 1.24 billion metric tons last year. Reuters | January 12, 2025 | 4:18 pm
Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever Analysts say that while the blocked deal could have a chilling effect on Japanese investment into the US, any damage to their wider relationship will probably be limited. Reuters | January 12, 2025 | 10:49 am
Copper smelting fees to remain low amid tight supply – Fastmarkets Fastmarkets analyst sees a bumpy road ahead for the copper concentrates market in 2025, forecasting an annual average spot TC of $10.7 per tonne. Staff Writer | January 12, 2025 | 8:47 am
Mali to get $1.2 billion from miners after talks Mali’s military leadership has taken a harsh stance against international miners with an extensive overhaul of the sector in recent years. Bloomberg News | January 11, 2025 | 8:27 pm
Gatos Silver posts solid 2024, preps takeover by First Majestic The deal will merge Gatos’ main Cerro Los Gatos mine with First Majestic’s San Dimas mine in Durango, and its Santa Elena operation in Sonora. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | January 10, 2025 | 1:48 pm
Ukraine’s steel output up but fighting threatens coking coal supply Ukraine's steel output rose by 21.6% in 2024. Reuters | January 10, 2025 | 1:23 pm
Caterpillar celebrates 100 years The manufacturing company officially turns 100 on April 15, marking a century of customer-centric innovation. Staff Writer | January 10, 2025 | 12:53 pm
