Copper price rises above $9,000 fueled by optimism about China Higher price is also driving up the shares of mining companies, with BHP notching a record high. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 9:53 am
India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, Reuters sources say. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 9:46 am
Gatos Silver surges on record silver production from Mexican mine For the year, the Mexico-focused silver miner outputted a record 10.3 million oz. Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 9:23 am
Panama says First Quantum misleading investors There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 9:06 am
Indian gold refiners struggle as smugglers offer hefty discounts Most refiners in the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal have suspended operations. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:55 am
UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:43 am
New copper-based coating allows protective gear to detect toxic gases A copper-based coating can be integrated into fabric and respond to the presence of toxic gases. Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 6:06 am
Norwest Energy urges shareholders to reject MinRes’ takeover bid Norwest said the bid failed to recognize the value of the firm, which has stake in a major gas discovery in West Australia’s Perth Basin. Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 4:51 am
Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 3:46 am