Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithium The start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium in South Korea, Canada, the US, Australia and Africa. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2023 | 5:13 am
Ivanhoe Mines arranges $370 million private placement The proposed financing will see Ivanhoe offer approximately 41.66 million Class A common shares for sale at C$12.00 each. Staff Writer | December 13, 2023 | 12:08 pm
Antofagasta, union extend talks to allow contract vote If the two groups fail to come to an agreement, workers will go on strike beginning on Dec. 19. Reuters | December 13, 2023 | 8:13 am
Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankers About $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been announced in Australia year-to-date, accounting for almost half of all transactions in the country. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 5:34 pm
US sanctions Russian metals magnate Sviblov and gold, zinc firms The Ozernoye mine had drawn the attention of traders including Trafigura Group and Open Mineral. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 2:14 pm
Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2023 | 8:47 am
Jubilee Metals forms Zambian copper recovery venture with UAE’s IRH Jubilee said it had secured IRH's investment to process an estimated 350 million metric tons of copper waste rock. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:28 am
Solaris taps $80 million Orion financing to advance Warintza copper project in Ecuador This financing package funds the advancement of Warintza through studies and permitting, Solaris said. Colin McClelland | December 12, 2023 | 5:54 am
Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2023 | 4:03 am
