Forrest’s Wyloo casts doubt over future of rare earths hopeful Rare earths junior Hastings Technology Metals is in a dispute with its financial backer, Wyloo. Kristie Batten | November 18, 2024 | 12:37 pm
Nippon Steel not to import from overseas mills in bid to save US Steel deal Nippon is looking to close its $14.9 billion deal for US Steel by the end of the year. Reuters | November 18, 2024 | 12:23 pm
Avalon gets $2.5 million from Sibelco to advance non-JV projects The companies are partners on the Separation Rapids lithium project in Kenora, Ontario, which is currently in the drilling stage. Staff Writer | November 18, 2024 | 11:22 am
China’s bid to rein in exports roils aluminum stocks and prices China’s cancellation of tax relief on exports has left the aluminum industry scrambling to assess the impact on supply flows. Bloomberg News | November 18, 2024 | 10:55 am
Abu Dhabi’s IRH explores investing in Alphamin’s Congo tin mines Alphamin’s tin projects are in North Kivu province, which has been wracked by conflict for three decades. Bloomberg News | November 18, 2024 | 9:55 am
South Africa police standoff with illegal gold miners escalates The police sealed off access to the Buffelsfontein gold mine in Stilfontein several weeks ago to deny the miners access to food and other essentials. Bloomberg News | November 18, 2024 | 9:47 am
Wagner Group linked to $2.5 billion in illicit gold trading — report Globally, artisanal and small-scale gold mining accounts for about 20% of annual gold production. Staff Writer | November 18, 2024 | 9:36 am
Wesdome expands high-grades at Kiena, studies second mine potential Uncapped assays ran as high as 1,920 grams per tonne over 0.8 metre. Staff Writer | November 18, 2024 | 8:33 am
Gold price rebounds 2% as Goldman reiterates $3,000 target Bullion has declined about 7% from a record last month, with losses accelerating after Trump’s victory. Staff Writer | November 18, 2024 | 8:23 am