January 21, 2025 | 3:57 am Teck earmarks up to $3.9 billion to boost copper output Canada’s largest diversified miner reported a 50% increase in annual copper production for 2024, reaching 446,000 tonnes.
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January 21, 2025 | 8:13 am Chile seeks projects to extract cobalt and rare earths from mining waste The country's development agency is offering $3-$4m over three years for studies on extracting cobalt…
January 21, 2025 | 10:41 am Gold price climbs as Trump stands by plans for Mexico, Canada tariffs The possibility of both silver and gold being caught up in the sweeping tariff measures…
January 21, 2025 | 3:14 pm Bolivia steps up lithium dealmaking despite growing opposition Authorities are negotiating contracts with European and Australian firms, according to president of state-owned lithium…
December 29, 2024 | 12:16 pm Supply-demand imbalance looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey
January 21, 2025 | 8:40 am Deep Yellow delays decision on Namibia uranium mine to March Tumas is considered one of the most advanced greenfield uranium projects globally.
January 20, 2025 | 6:48 am Glencore open to deals as investors brace for more mining M&A Potential M&As were the main interest for investors in the sector in 2024, but BHP’s…
January 21, 2025 | 10:51 am Six years post fatal disaster, mines start global waste-dam body The Global Tailings Management Institute will oversee independent audits and the certification of member companies’…
January 20, 2025 | 9:23 am Barrick eyes sale of stake in Zaldivar copper mine — report Barrick holds a 50% interest in Zaldívar, a joint venture with Antofagasta, which produced about…
January 20, 2025 | 12:14 pm New York futures for gold, copper tumble on WSJ tariff report Premiums for gold traded on the US-based Comex over the London spot market halved following…
January 21, 2025 | 6:11 pm Evolution Mining climbs to 4-year high on upbeat Q2 production, bullion prices The company reported a quarterly group gold production of 194,793 ounces, compared with 161,073 ounces a year earlier.
January 21, 2025 | 4:11 pm Video: Another wild ride for copper in 2025 MINING.COM's Frik Els says 2025 is already shaping up to be another wild ride for the red metal.
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. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 5:54 am
Antofagasta misses 2024 copper target, keeps 2025 guidance Antofagasta — which operates four copper mines in Chile — maintained its 2025 guidance at 660,000 to 700,000 tonnes. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 4:03 am
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 its list of those banned from exporting to the US. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 5:26 pm
Vale Indonesia awards Petrosea $1 billion contract for nickel ore mining The contract will be signed in March is effective for 10 years, Vale said on Wednesday. Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 5:19 pm
US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain The companies said they will leverage their complementary expertise to advance efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of critical minerals within the US. Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 2:55 pm
Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments slip, sees global economic resilience The company shipped 328.6 million tonnes of iron ore from Pilbara in 2024. Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 1:52 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 the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover. Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 1:37 pm
Rio Tinto, UNBC to research water security, fish ecology in Nechako Watershed A total of $1.75 million in funding from Rio Tinto will support two research chairs at UNBC for the next five years. Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 1:04 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. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 12:44 pm