Uranium stocks soar on bullish Goldman Sachs call, Kazakhstan flooding

Uranium spot prices have jumped some 40% over the last year as the world’s largest miner, Kazatomprom, has struggled to lift production.

Bloomberg News | April 5, 2024 | 12:11 pm

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.

Frik Els | April 5, 2024 | 9:47 am

As Rio Tinto strives for ‘impeccable ESG’, investors raise water issues

Rio faced demands from shareholders at its annual meeting on Thursday to come clean on environmental issues.

Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 11:26 am

Helicopter rescues Taiwan miners, stranded hotel guests confirmed safe

The government said ten people were confirmed killed by the temblor.

Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 9:52 am

Japanese copper smelters’ H1 output seen rising 4.2% y/y

Sumitomo expects a 21% surge in first-half output following a two-month maintenance shutdown at its Toyo smelter.

Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 5:34 am

Barrick eyes Peru growth amid global asset expansion

The company, which was the country's second top gold producer until 2018, has applied for a new concession in the southern Puno district.

Staff Writer | April 4, 2024 | 3:20 am

Vale divestment in Indonesian nickel unit expected to finish in July

The transaction is required by the government to extend Vale Indonesia's operating permit beyond 2025.

Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 2:39 am

BHP and Mitsubishi close $4.1bn sale of Queensland coal mines

BHP has been working towards making a transition to commodities and away from coal-related assets.

Staff Writer | April 2, 2024 | 1:19 pm

US Steel union rejects Nippon Steel’s appeal for takeover support

In December, Nippon agreed to buy US Steel for roughly $15 billion but the deal faces an uphill battle to approval amid bipartisan opposition in a US election year.

Reuters | April 2, 2024 | 12:25 pm

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