CHARTS: The coming critical minerals trade war is BRICS short of a load "While a large number of countries around the world continue to talk about securing raw material supply, China is actually doing something about it."Frik Els | December 24, 2024 | 1:11 pm
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Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve BHP needs to offer at least a 40% premium over Anglo's share price for a new takeover bid, but its CEO has committed to spending discipline. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 5:00 am
Orano launches arbitration against Niger over mining licence The French nuclear fuels company move comes in response to Niger's cancellation of Orano's subsidiary mining licence. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 4:26 am
Savannah to speed up Portugal lithium project, dismisses doubts over price and demand The company will accelerate its lithium mine project to ensure first commercial output in 2027. Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 7:04 am
Activist Palliser pushes Rio Tinto to review dual listing Palliser Capital claims Rio Tinto's current dual-listed structure has deprived investors of $50 billion in value. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2024 | 4:05 am
Coal demand to keep hitting records through 2027, IEA says The latest forecast from the IEA sees demand for coal rising to nearly 8.9 billion tons by 2027, about 1% higher than 2024 levels. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 10:48 am
Dundee’s prefeasibility bumps Čoka Rakita gold project NPV by 25% in Serbia The new NPV (at a 5% discount) stands at $735 million, and the IRR is 41%. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 18, 2024 | 9:54 am
Volkswagen buys 9.9% of Patriot Battery Metals for $48 million Patriot's project will supply lithium to Volkswagen’s battery company PowerCo in Europe and North America. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2024 | 3:57 am
Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals International lawyers said that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 7:49 am
Hummingbird Resources sold to Nioko Resources in $17.5m cash deal Hummingbird has flagged continued challenges around operational performance at its two African mines. Staff Writer | December 16, 2024 | 11:21 am