MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

MINING.COM MINUTE is a roundup of the biggest stories from the global mining and metals industry.

This week’s top stories:

Rhodium price on track for new record as mine output plummets – Read more
Copper price to extend rally on “signs of Chinese panic buying” – Read more
New nickel price launched as attention shifts to green supply – Read more
Northern Dynasty stock plummets further with Pebble project in limbo – Read more
Vale opens iron ore grinding hub in China – Read more
Glencore strategy to underpin cobalt prices post covid-19 – Read more

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Organizations representing firms including Glencore and a unit of Anglo American are negotiating the terms of the pacts with Transnet.

Bloomberg News | January 26, 2025 | 10:49 am

According to the FT sources, the deal has become "too expensive" for BHP to pursue given the rise in Anglo American’s stock price in recent months.

Staff Writer | January 26, 2025 | 7:10 am

This month, Viridian was chosen by BHP from hundreds of global applicants to participate in its 2025 Xplor accelerator program.

Staff Writer | January 24, 2025 | 4:34 pm

World’s biggest gold miner aims to build multi decade presence in Canadian province anchored by “sustainable and responsible mining practices”.

Amanda Stutt | January 24, 2025 | 3:49 pm