White House: decision to block Nippon-US Steel deal was about keeping critical business in American hands Biden's decision to block the sale of US Steel was not about slighting Japan, it said. Reuters | January 3, 2025 | 9:23 am
Sandfire America wins water rights ruling in Montana The Montana Supreme Court has affirmed a 2023 district court ruling on its determination of "beneficial use of water" with a 5-2 decision. Staff Writer | January 3, 2025 | 9:19 am
Nippon Steel to sue US government over blocked US Steel deal US President Joe Biden has blocked the $14.1 billion sale. Staff Writer | January 3, 2025 | 8:38 am
Indonesia reviews nickel ore mining quota to steady prices Indonesia last year approved annual nickel ore mining quotas of 240 million metric tons each year until 2026. Reuters | January 3, 2025 | 7:20 am
Freeport Indonesia in talks with government on copper concentrate exports Freeport's Manyar smelter is currently shut down after a fire in October. Reuters | January 3, 2025 | 7:16 am
JV Video: Osisko Metals adds Burzynski, $69m copper project funding Osisko is progressing its Gaspé copper project in Quebec with new financing and a board now featuring industry heavyweight John Burzynski. Northern Miner Staff | January 3, 2025 | 6:24 am
JV Video: Mandalay Resources seeks to become a mid-tier gold producer Toronto-based Mandalay has used revenue from its Bjorkdal gold mine in Sweden and Costerfield gold and antimony mine in Australia to accumulate $55 million in cash. Northern Miner Staff | January 3, 2025 | 6:03 am
Nioko’s buyout offer for Hummingbird to be declared unconditional Nioko, which holds approximately 41.81% of Hummingbird’s share capital, will submit the revised offer before Jan. 13. Staff Writer | January 3, 2025 | 3:49 am
Biden to ban more offshore oil drilling before Trump arrives The move is certain to complicate President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitions to drive more domestic energy production. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2025 | 4:18 pm