Russia’s Udokan Copper assesses damage after fire Udokan planned to launch the first stage of the plant in the second quarter of 2024. Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 10:46 am
Gold price gains as weak US services data boosts Fed rate cut wagers Treasury yields and the greenback plunged after the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management. Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 10:31 am
Fatal blast in Indonesia puts battery metal ambitions in spotlight ahead of presidential vote Some 200 million Indonesians will vote for a new leader next month. Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 10:11 am
Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium. Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am
NuLegacy Gold suspends Red Hill exploration due to lack of results, funding The company has been focused on exploring for high-grade Carlin-style gold deposits located on this 108 sq. km district-scale property. Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 9:21 am
First Quantum said to be in talks with Jiangxi over Zambian mines The rumoured negotiations could see Jiangxi buying one of the two mines First Quantum has in Zambia, or a stake in one of them. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2024 | 9:03 am
Circular economy can greatly increase secondary supply of REE in next three decades – study Circular economy strategies can lead to an increase of 701 kt secondary supply and a decrease of 2,306 kt demand of REEs. Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 6:06 am
Omnia Metals expands footprint in Canada with Dixie buy The deal hands Omnia key assets, including the Phoenix and the Torp Lake lithium projects, which expand its footprint to more than 625 km2. Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 5:33 am
Copper prices fall on stronger US dollar Copper prices fell as reduced bets for an early Fed interest rate cut lifted the dollar. Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 4:51 am