Tightest supply in 18 years boosts copper ahead of industry show The copper industry isn’t letting tightening credit and slowing growth kill the buzz heading into one of its biggest annual gatherings. Bloomberg News | April 17, 2023 | 11:45 am
Vale looking for copper in Peru as demand for EV metals surges The mining giant has at least two very early-stage projects ongoing in the exploration stage after abandoning a third one. Bloomberg News | April 17, 2023 | 11:19 am
Chile moves ahead with public-private lithium model via Codelco Codelco and Enami will represent the state in new lithium projects. Bloomberg News | April 17, 2023 | 11:07 am
St Barbara to sell W. Australia assets to Genesis for $403m, drops takeover The revised transaction will result in St Barbara shareholders owning up to 19.5% of Genesis. Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 10:53 am
Teck shares surge above Glencore offer as other major miners eye metals unit Teck's shares surged to a record Monday, exceeding Glencore’s per-share takeover offer price for the first time. Bloomberg News | April 17, 2023 | 10:23 am
Sigma Lithium begins production at Grota do Cirilo project in Brazil An inaugural shipment of about 15,000 tonnes is expected in May. Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 10:03 am
The UK identifies key critical minerals areas The national-scale assessment is one of the first steps in the UK Government’s critical minerals strategy. Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 9:52 am
Gold price extends decline as market looks for cues on Fed rate hike The trend for gold is still up, says Kitco Metals analyst. Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 9:51 am
Australian court okays BHP takeover of OZ Minerals Decision was the final hurdle for BHP to acquire OZ Minerals and follows a positive vote from the target company's shareholders. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2023 | 9:32 am