January 16, 2025 | 5:54 am Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.
January 15, 2025 | 8:59 am TMC shares surge as support for deep sea mining grows ahead of Trump presidency
January 15, 2025 | 5:57 am Saudi Arabia to scale up lithium expansion as it diversifies from oil State oil giant Aramco and Saudi mining company Ma’aden have joined forces to explore and…
January 15, 2025 | 11:25 am Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion…
January 15, 2025 | 5:26 pm US bans imports from 37 Chinese firms over forced labor charge The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to…
January 15, 2025 | 1:37 pm Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when…
December 29, 2024 | 12:16 pm Supply-demand imbalance looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey
January 15, 2025 | 12:44 pm Canada wants G-7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway Canada has been thinking about supporting investment through measures such as pricing floors to address alleged market manipulation.
January 14, 2025 | 3:35 am Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seized The temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex…
January 15, 2025 | 11:05 am Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown The Chinese citizens were sentenced to seven years in prison after they were arrested in…
January 15, 2025 | 9:26 am Chile to lift copper output 6% in next decade, with peak in 2027 The world's No. 1 copper producer said it will boost its output of the red…
January 9, 2025 | 12:58 pm JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says Theo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America, notes how mineral security has…
January 16, 2025 | 7:39 am Maaden considers bond sale to fund expansion Miner is considering an international bond sale this year to help fund a more than $12 billion investment program.
January 16, 2025 | 7:27 am South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors.
Nova Scotia stands firm on Touquoy mine cleanup Currently, St Barbara is required to post a C$79.9 million bond to ensure the cleanup is completed. Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 10:42 am
Uranium contract prices soar on uncertain supply, AI-led power demand Term prices are now around $79 per pound, the highest since 2008, and estimated to rise further in coming months. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 9:53 am
South Star’s Brazil graphite mine to begin production in September The Phase 1 plant has the capacity to produce approximately 12,000 tonnes per year of natural flake graphite concentrates. Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 9:48 am
The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:31 am
Chinese bullion demand takes hit in risk to gold price rally Total demand for bullion fell almost 6% from a year earlier in the first half to 524 tons, the China Gold Council said. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:23 am
Column: Funds dump copper as rising stocks dampen bull spirits LME inventory last week touched a three-year peak. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 7:49 am
Union at BHP’s Escondida mine urges rejection of contract offer, strike possible The union and BHP have repeatedly clashed due to work stoppages, pressure to increase production and complaints about worker safety. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 7:43 am
Gold, not dollar, is the best trump trade, survey shows Trump’s platform of tax cuts, tariffs and weaker regulation are viewed as inflationary on Wall Street. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 7:11 am
Nornickel sticks to production outlook despite furnace repairs The miner reported on Monday a 1% drop in nickel output for the first half of the year. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 6:58 am