i-80 Gold has potential JV partner to advance base metals development at Ruby Hill The deposits at Ruby Hill collectively represent one of the largest development-stage projects in Nevada, according to the company. Staff Writer | November 7, 2023 | 9:29 am
Iron ore price retreats as China’s bourse plans to limit trading volumes Also weighing on sentiment was news of unseasonably cold weather and blizzards hitting northeast China. Staff Writer | November 7, 2023 | 9:04 am
What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration budgets this year as juniors struggle to raise capital, but the precious metal still accounts for 46% of the total. Frik Els | November 7, 2023 | 8:34 am
Peru mine spending at eight-year low signals copper tightening Mining investment in Peru is expected to reach $3 billion to $3.5 billion in 2024, the country’s industry group SNMPE said. Bloomberg News | November 7, 2023 | 8:33 am
Copper, cobalt supplies from Congo stranded by truckers’ strike Already 2,700 trucks carrying around 89,000 metric tons of copper are stuck in Kolwezi. Reuters | November 7, 2023 | 8:16 am
Column: New EU power market, same old problems for metals sector The bloc's power prices have historically been twice those of the US, but are now three or four times higher. Reuters | November 7, 2023 | 7:46 am
China extends run of gold buying that’s helped support prices China topped up its gold holdings for a 12th straight month in October. Bloomberg News | November 7, 2023 | 7:33 am
Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak prices The US lithium giant controls about 13% of the global market this year, while Chinese producers have grown their share to 63%. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 6:13 am
US Indigenous coal miners with black lung disease unlikely to qualify for federal support – study For each decade of life, Indigenous coal miners were more likely to have both black lung and lung function impairment than non-Indigenous coal miners. Staff Writer | November 7, 2023 | 4:46 am