Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years

The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 5:59 am

Chinese gold buying is driving a paradigm shift in bullion

As inflation-adjusted rates soared this year to the highest since the financial crisis, bullion has barely blinked.

Bloomberg News | September 24, 2023 | 10:40 am

US Steel draws interest from small Canadian rival it once owned

Stelco is in talks with a potential partner on its bid, Bloomberg sources say.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 1:47 pm

US says it can’t cut China out of critical minerals supply chain

China’s key role in the processing of raw minerals means it will remain a key partner, says Jose Fernandez, the US under secretary for economic growth and the environment.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Ausenco acquired by Eldridge, Brightstar Capital and Claure Group for $578 million

The exit price compares with the $150m Resource Capital Fund paid for Ausenco in 2014.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 11:23 am

Largest asteroid sample ever collected is coming down to Earth

OSIRIS-REx could also help inform future missions to asteroids — perhaps even ones to mine these rocks for resources.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 11:04 am

Study points to need to clean up legacy mining pollution that poses health risks to millions

It is estimated that 23 million people living on the world’s floodplains are being exposed to potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, a new study finds.

Jackson Chen | September 22, 2023 | 9:04 am

Philippines hopes to boost cooperation with US in mining and batteries

Philippines see the March agreement between the United States and Japan on critical minerals as a model.

Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 8:08 am

Cleveland-Cliffs clashes with US Steel as sale process gets underway

US Steel has not opened its books to Cliffs even as it accepts initial bids this week, because Cliffs will not agree to its conditions, sources say.

Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 4:31 pm

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Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel

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Gold price holds near record, could rise to $2,700, says Goldman Sachs

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