India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China India's Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the United States last year, according to Reuters. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:40 am
Newmont beats quarterly profit, production estimates on Newcrest assets boost Newmont also saw higher average gold price at $2,090 per ounce in the January-March quarter. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:35 am
Congo questions Apple on concerns about use of conflict minerals Apple previously pledged to source “responsibly” and work to improve working conditions among mining communities, including in Congo. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 3:00 am
BlackRock says $12,000 copper is needed to incentivize new mines BlackRock has been among the most bullish voices in the copper market for years. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 7:25 pm
Vale expects final agreement for Mariana dam reparations in first half of year The collapse of the dam, which belonged to Samarco, a joint venture of Vale and BHP, caused a giant mudslide that killed 19 people. Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 5:11 pm
Lower iron, nickel and copper prices weigh on Vale’s quarterly earnings One of the largest iron ore producers in the world, posted a $1.7 billion net profit for the quarter ended in March, while analysts polled by LSEG were expecting a $1.9 billion profit. Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 4:45 pm
Generation drilling finds more copper potential at stalled Marathon project The company is pursuing a multiphase program at the 260-sq.-km Marathon property in Ontario. Henry Lazenby | April 24, 2024 | 4:45 pm
Anglo American confirms non-binding offer from BHP The proposal comprises an all-share offer for Anglo American by BHP. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 4:26 pm
BHP targets Anglo American in bid valued at $39 billion Takeover would represent the first mega deal among the world’s biggest diversified miners in over a decade. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 3:39 pm