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BHP mega bid and $10,000 copper expose mining’s biggest problem

The biggest producers all want to increase copper output to take advantage of rising demand for electric vehicles, grid infrastructure and data centers.

Bloomberg News | April 28, 2024 | 11:22 am

Mexico notches win in labor dispute over alleged violations at mine

The US had requested a probe last year into alleged workers rights…

Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm

American Rare Earths rejects $400 million SPAC takeover offer

The company's 100%-owned US subsidiary owns Halleck Creek, one of…

Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 2:50 pm

Gold price heads for weekly loss as US inflation concerns sap demand

The precious metal dipped on Friday and is down 2.7%…

Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 6:32 am

Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA

EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more…

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:19 am

Copper price advances as metals get help from Fed comments and China

Risk assets are getting a boost from some less hawkish Federal Reserve commentary, and from moves by China to bolster its sinking stock market.

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 2:37 pm

Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESG

The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey.

Frik Els | October 12, 2023 | 1:26 pm

Rio Tinto builds solar power plant at Kennecott copper operation in Utah

The 12,800 solar panel power plant will enable Kennecott to reduce its operational emissions by 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.

Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 12:08 pm

US steps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals

Last month, the US government approved $150 million of funding for a graphite project in Mozambique.

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 10:07 am

Orion invests $17 million into South Dakota-focused gold explorer

Orion has also agreed to provide up to $300 million in financing support for Dakota Gold.

Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 9:37 am

Barrick’s third-quarter gold, copper output rise

Miner said on Thursday its gold production rose nearly 3% sequentially for the third quarter.

Reuters | October 12, 2023 | 6:50 am

Liontown extends due diligence for $4.2bn Albemarle buyout

Gina Rineheart has been increasing her stake in Liontown Resources in attempt to block the move.

Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 3:25 pm

ERG signs deal to sell cobalt to US battery materials producer

ERG said it would sell 3,000 metric tons of contained cobalt metal a year to EVelution.

Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 10:21 am

Gold price hits weekly high on Middle East tensions

Bullion started to rally on Friday after last week approaching its lowest level since March.

Staff Writer | October 9, 2023 | 10:21 am

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