EU set to choose firm for critical minerals joint buying platform The EU aims to sign a contract by the end of the year. Reuters | October 21, 2024 | 9:31 am
Ascot raises $29 million to get Premier gold project back on track The company achieved first pour at Premier in April and had initially expected to declare commercial production at the historic mine during the third quarter of 2024. Staff Writer | October 21, 2024 | 9:01 am
Taseko’s Florence copper project almost 40% complete The Florence copper project in Arizona is on track to deliver first production by the fourth quarter of 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2024 | 8:58 am
Metals drop on higher dollar; traders weigh China lending help The reductions in two key rates were larger than economists had expected. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2024 | 7:04 am
Zambia pursues deals with investors to develop mining permits The nation has an ambitious plan to more than quadruple production by early next decade. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2024 | 6:35 am
Heavy Rare Earths to acquire uranium assets from Havilah It has agreed to purchase an 80% interest in these three projects by investing A$3 million ($2m) over three years. Staff Writer | October 21, 2024 | 5:07 am
Sandvik lags Q3 profit forecast as non-mining units face weak demand Sandvik is considered a reliable indicator of demand given its broad customer base. Reuters | October 21, 2024 | 4:24 am
Gold price hits fresh record, silver at 12-year high Gold futures may rise to average $3,000 an ounce in the fourth quarter of 2025, analyst said. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2024 | 4:19 am
Liability trial for BHP in Samarco dam collapse begins in London BHP faces a potential $47 billion payout in damages over the 2015 Mariana dam disaster, as a 12-week trial kicks off. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2024 | 3:26 am