Piedmont Lithium hit with short-seller report on Ghana mine Blue Orca Capital alleged that mining licenses in Ghana obtained by a company it invested in were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption." Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 11:01 am
RBPlat says takeover uncertainty impacting operations Both Impala and Northam have built up significant shareholdings in RBPlat since late 2021. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 10:38 am
Copper miners scramble for workers to supply green energy transition With workers opting for jobs that are less physically demanding jobs and not in far-flung locales, attracting mining talent is now a key problem for the industry. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 9:56 am
Gold price regains ground as US dollar rally cools “Gold will trade defensively, likely straddling $1,800 into the March FOMC," an analyst predicted. Staff Writer | March 8, 2023 | 9:13 am
Women in Mining Spotlight: Monica Ospina Ospina is the founder of O Trade, a firm that works with mining companies to create regional development through community engagement. Amanda Stutt | March 8, 2023 | 8:15 am
Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 7:29 am
Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 5:52 am
One year after nickel fiasco, LME left with multiple headaches The 146-year old exchange is fighting to mend its reputation amid a host of lawsuits, vigorous action by regulators and struggling volumes. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 5:25 am
Platinum deficit in 2023 to be deeper than expected – WPIC Power supply risks, operational challenges limit supply growth. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 5:18 am