Excelsior kicks off construction of Johnson Camp copper mine in ArizonaMining is expected to commence as soon as year one with first copper produced in the first half of 2025.Staff Writer | August 8, 2024 | 10:44 am
US Strategic Metals tapped for $400 million EXIM Bank loanThe company plans to mine what it considers to be…Staff Writer | August 8, 2024 | 9:01 am
Qatar invests $180m in US-backed fund to reduce China’s dominance in critical mineralsQatar’s sovereign wealth fund has so far invested more than…Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 8:29 am
Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel The Biden administration is also pressuring neighboring Mexico to prohibit China from selling its metal products to the United States indirectly from there. Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 8:34 am
Aurubis to grow organically rather than through deals, CEO says The $700 million facility will have an initial capacity of 90,000 metric tons per year. Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 6:58 am
Gold price holds near record, could rise to $2,700, says Goldman Sachs Bullion has gained about 16% so far this year and more than $500 since October. Staff Writer | April 17, 2024 | 6:42 am
Gold price holds near record as traders overlook delayed cuts scenario The precious metal remains in a weeks-long uptrend as investors seek safety amid growing geopolitical tensions. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 5:27 pm
US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district The Ambler project sought to open a remote area rich in copper, zinc and lead and could yield deposits of rare earths. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:44 pm
Rio Tinto aims to keep Resolution’s copper in US, executive says The Arizona mine would, if developed, over its life produce more than 40 billion pounds of copper and supply more than a quarter of US demand. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:37 pm
McEwen Mining to buy remaining stake in Timberline Resources McEwen currently owns around 3.3% of the company. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 9:55 am
Researchers point to pyrite as possible source of lithium A West Virginia University research team found plenty of lithium in pyrite minerals in shale. Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 6:06 am
Barrick’s gold production continues to trail estimates The miner reported total preliminary output of 940,000 ounces of gold and 40,000 tonnes of copper in the three months ended March 31. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 5:27 am