Embattled Scotgold Resources ready to go into administrationThe owner of Cononish, Scotland's only operating gold and silver mine, has failed to secured investors to continue in business.Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 3:41 am
Botswana conducts due diligence on HB Antwerp stake, president saysAt the height of talks for a new sales contract…Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 9:53 am
In diamond centre Antwerp, Russian gems are already shunnedMajor Western jewellers, from Tiffany's to Cartier and Van Cleef…Reuters | November 3, 2023 | 6:27 am
US-EU critical minerals deal would give EU broader trade relief An accord would essentially allow EU companies to take advantage of some of the benefits in the IRA. Bloomberg News | April 28, 2023 | 7:52 am
Turkey central bank draws down gold reserves to meet demand The central bank’s gold reserves have been tumbling over the past seven weeks, according to official data. Bloomberg News | April 27, 2023 | 9:57 am
Glencore buys stakes in Norsk Hydro and Vale’s assets in Brazil It's taking a 30% stake in alumina refinery Alunorte and a 5% interest in bauxite producer Mineracao Rio do Norte, both in Para, Brazil. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2023 | 4:55 am
Vulcan secures German lithium plant finance from chemicals maker Nobian Nobian will contribute 161 million euros in cash as equity to fund capital expenses. Reuters | April 26, 2023 | 4:20 pm
Glencore-led revolt kills Teck plan, keeping takeover goal alive The Canadian miner withdrew a plan to split itself in half just hours before a high-stakes vote. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2023 | 1:25 pm
Finland’s Fortum begins battery material recovery from EV ‘black mass’ Black mass is the shredded material that comes from used batteries, which can include lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 8:43 am
Teck scrambles to secure split vote, with outcome uncertain, CIC missing in action and back-office issues causing frustration: source Glencore declined to comment on whether it has met yet with CIC. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail Mining Reporter | April 24, 2023 | 12:44 pm
Germany draws up €2 billion state fund to secure key commodities The new financing vehicle could start next year if the ruling coalition agrees on the funding. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2023 | 12:20 pm
Teck Resources should remain in Canada, says Finance Minister Freeland "We need companies like Teck here in Canada, companies with a strong commitment to Canada," Freeland wrote in a letter to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Reuters | April 24, 2023 | 10:09 am