Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo Apple's statement came in response to a criminal complaint filed earlier in the day against the company in France and Belgium. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 3:18 pm
VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical tensions are causing major shifts in global mining policies. Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:10 pm
Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals International lawyers said that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 7:49 am
Charted: Major copper discoveries since 1900 Copper discoveries are becoming increasingly rare and often found deeper underground. Visual Capitalist - Elements | December 16, 2024 | 4:44 pm
Canadian Critical Minerals confirms 10.4% stake in XXIX Metal XXIX Metal controls two of the largest copper projects in Eastern Canada. Northern Miner Staff | December 16, 2024 | 9:30 am
Sierra Metals shares jump on takeover offer from Peruvian firm The offer will be priced at C$0.85 per share, which is a 10% premium over Sierra Metals' closing price of C$0.77 on the TSX last Friday. Staff Writer | December 16, 2024 | 8:25 am
Copper price: What’s in store for 2025 The bellwether metal had a rollercoaster 2024, will next year bring more wild swings? Frik Els | December 13, 2024 | 5:48 pm
Charted: Copper vs. Oil Demand (1970-2040) In 2021, Goldman Sachs declared copper “the new oil.” Visual Capitalist | December 13, 2024 | 2:23 pm
Column: Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump The benchmark smelter treatment charges for next year have been set by Chilean copper miner Antofagasta and China's Jiangxi Copper. Reuters | December 13, 2024 | 11:58 am
