Azure Minerals approves Rinehart-SQM takeover The deal values the lithium miner at A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion). Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 6:50 am
China’s central bank adds more gold to its reserves in March China held 72.74 million ounces of gold at the end of March, up from 72.58 million ounces a month before. Reuters | April 8, 2024 | 6:45 am
Perpetua tapped for $1.8 billion loan to develop gold-antimony mine in Idaho If approved, the loan would be one of Washington's largest investments ever in a domestic mine. Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 6:28 am
Scientists figure out how to speed up development of key Li-ion battery materials Many current and upcoming energy storage and electronic devices depend on intercalated materials. Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 5:41 am
Vale walks away from exploration JV with Serabi Gold Serabi Gold noted it remains optimistic as there already are “a number of other groups keen to partner” with them. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 5:39 am
Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am
Iron ore price nears two-week high on stimulus bets, post-holiday restocking The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange ended daytime trade 3.19% higher. Reuters | April 8, 2024 | 3:31 am
EU commissioner says FTA with Australia would help minerals push Talks between the two sides on a trade pact collapsed last year with Canberra unhappy over access to EU markets for its farm goods. Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 3:27 am
China’s latest investment frenzy sparks wild swings in gold ETF The decision came after the fund’s premium over its underlying assets increased to more than 30% as of April 3. Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 3:18 am