Brazil Potash starts construction of the Autazes project Autazes is expected to be the largest fertilizer mine in Latin America. Bruno Venditti | May 15, 2024 | 9:23 am
Saudi’s new mining vehicle picks industry veteran as first CEO Manara Minerals has hired veteran dealmaker Pierre Chenard to be its first permanent chief executive officer. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 8:52 am
Congo demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports The DRC government accuses Rwanda of using rebel groups to steal its natural resources. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 8:52 am
Gold price climbs on cooling US inflation, weaker retail numbers Bullion has remained strong despite the anticipated timing of the Fed’s pivot being pushed back. Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 8:41 am
Red Pine plans new resource, downplays alleged assay fraud at Ontario gold project Drill results appear to have been manipulated since Red Pine acquired the Wawa gold project in 2014. Colin McClelland | May 15, 2024 | 8:29 am
Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit record US Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of $5.18 a lb. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 8:17 am
Iron ore price slides as prospects of softening demand, Biden’s new China tariff weigh US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:48 am
EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:34 am
Gold-infused sensor effectively detects presence of fentanyl A new sensor that relies on carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles can detect even small amounts of fentanyl. Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 6:36 am