Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era. Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 5:08 am
Australia’s budget will boost critical minerals, treasurer says Australia’s critical minerals industry is a major part of the government’s push to capitalize on the worldwide green energy revolution. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 9:41 pm
Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 11:44 am
Sibanye seeks to loosen borrowing restrictions as earnings plunge Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman said in the update that declining earnings could impact the company's debt covenants. Reuters | May 10, 2024 | 9:23 am
Copper price above $10,000 as supply worries counter faltering demand Prices of copper have risen 17% this year on fears of shortages. Bloomberg News | May 10, 2024 | 7:58 am
Miners seek exemption from Canadian tax hike to save equity deals Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s new budget includes a measure to raise the capital gains tax inclusion rate to two-thirds from one-half. Bloomberg News | May 10, 2024 | 7:51 am
Chile copper output edges down in March, dragged by Codelco Output at Codelco slid 10.1% to total 107,300 metric tons in March. Reuters | May 10, 2024 | 7:32 am
Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am
Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal Botswana has not been formally approached by either BHP or Anglo. Bloomberg News | May 9, 2024 | 7:10 am
