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Golden Minerals stock plummets as it raises $4.2m through public offering

The offering comes six months after the company said it would need to raise enough cash to restart mining operations at its Velardeña properties in Mexico.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 3:13 pm

Taseko raises additional $100 million for Florence copper project

Tarus Mining Royalty Fund will contribute $50 million toward a…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 10:51 am

Newmont to sell mines after Newcrest acquisition

The largest takeover in the mining industry this year was…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 9:59 am

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to…

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Barrick Gold boosts stake in Hercules amid takeovers craze

Barrick's $17 million investment in Hercules Silver grows its stake…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

And the winner for most volatile commodity this decade goes to…lithium

Investors in the small, fast growing market for lithium can be forgiven for feeling whiplash – the battery metal was also the worst performer – by a long shot – for two years since 2013.

Frik Els | January 12, 2023 | 2:17 pm

The Metals Company calls video of mining waste dumped into the sea misinformation as stock sinks

The Vancouver-based company is looking to be the first one in the world to commercially mine the deep sea.

Bruno Venditti | January 12, 2023 | 12:15 pm

Metals prices could spike with markets so tight, Trafigura says

“We could be pushed into extreme price levels,” Jeremy Weir, the commodity trader’s chief executive officer, said.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 7:33 am

Gold price eases from 8-month peak as investors await inflation data

Prices were trending lower on some profit taking from the shorter term futures traders ahead of the CPI report tomorrow, says analyst.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 10:24 am

New copper-based coating allows protective gear to detect toxic gases

A copper-based coating can be integrated into fabric and respond to the presence of toxic gases.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 6:06 am

Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 3:46 am

Surging molybdenum price adds weight to new year rally for copper producers

Copper mining byproduct molybdenum is up more than 50% in a little over a month, boosting margins for producers.

Frik Els | January 10, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Top 50 mining companies in 2022: coal, lithium win big, China investors lose out

Commodity prices are always volatile, but in 2022 metal and mining markets reached new levels of turbulence, as the pandemic played out in China and the Ukraine war upended global energy.

Frik Els | January 9, 2023 | 11:16 am

Gold price hits 8-month high on Fed slowdown bets

Meanwhile, the US dollar slipped to its lowest in seven months, making gold cheaper for overseas buyers.

Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 9:46 am

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