Copper price retreats on concern over rate hikes, China demand US business activity unexpectedly rebounded to an eight-month high in February. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 9:40 am
New material could make it easier to develop high-performance solid-state batteries A new material class with above-average conductivity could lead to the development of high-performance solid-state batteries. Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 5:47 am
Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 3:33 am
Energy traders, flush with cash, are moving into crops and metals After making more money than ever in the last few years, some of the world’s top energy traders are using the cash to expand in metals and agriculture. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2023 | 3:37 pm
Teck’s mining breakup sets the scene for copper takeovers Teck owns four copper mines in South America and Canada that produced 270,000 metric tons last year. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2023 | 1:11 pm
ATAC enters LOI with Hecla after shunning Victoria Gold takeover bid ATAC Resources is now set to be sold to Hecla Mining in a deal valued at C$31 million. Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 9:22 am
Copper price rises despite weak Chinese demand Demand recovery is expected in mid or late-March, according to some market participants. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 8:40 am
Antofagasta slashes annual dividend after profit falls Antofagasta declared a final dividend of 50.5 cents per share for investors. Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 7:25 am
Uganda to set up state mining firm, take equity in licences Country has large deposits of a gold, cobalt, copper, iron ore, rare earths, vermiculite and phosphates. Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 7:10 am