Mexican president to fast-track nationalization of lithium if power reform thwarted President López Obrador will send a bill to Congress on Monday if reform tightening state control of the energy sector is not approved. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2022 | 3:54 am
Guinea junta turns up the heat on bauxite miners Guinea shipments at an all-time high but local value-adding a problem – report. Henry Lazenby | April 12, 2022 | 3:55 pm
South Africa sets $900 million annual mineral exploration target While South Africa was the world’s biggest producer of gold for decades, production has slumped as its deposits get deeper and more expensive to access. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 2:05 pm
MineHub, TradeWaltz to integrate blockchain platforms for mining & metals supply chains Collaboration comes after a successful proof of concept with copper ore import from Sumitomo Corporation. Staff Writer | April 12, 2022 | 12:35 pm
Barrick bets big on Pakistan with $7 billion copper mine project It laid out revised plans Tuesday for developing the giant Reko Diq copper-gold deposit. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 11:36 am
Top 5 reasons to consider gold in inflationary period Since the start of 2022, inflation concerns have jump-started a fresh wave of gold buying. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 12, 2022 | 11:05 am
Airbus defends Russian titanium use, urges against sanctions Russia provides about half of Airbus’s titanium needs, directly or through key suppliers. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 10:29 am
South African unions start wage talks with platinum miners Negotiations started with Anglo American Platinum last week and more talks are planned. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 10:24 am
Stronger pricing makes US a more attractive home for copper Copper futures on the Comex have been trading at a premium to those on the London Metal Exchange in recent weeks. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 10:20 am