China’s gold ore and concentrate imports plummet on planned rule change If implemented, a tax rule change could disrupt the annual shipment of billions of dollars of gold ore and concentrate to China. Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 8:02 am
Zinc market tightens as mine supply disruptions rattle buyers Cash zinc contracts are trading at a $24.09 premium to three-month futures. Bloomberg News | October 23, 2024 | 7:58 am
First Quantum in talks with potential partners for Zambian assets The potential Manara Minerals deal, which could be worth between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, is in the spotlight. Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 7:51 am
BHP says claim it put profit over safety ‘unjustified’ in Brazilian dam collapse case More than 600,000 Brazilians are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam. Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 6:45 am
Hochschild shares surge on best quarter in five years The company mined 16% more gold and silver in the third quarter of the year than it did in Q3 2023, thanks mainly to its new mine in Brazil. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2024 | 6:33 am
Silvercorp, Salazar to kick off Ecuador mine construction in early 2025 Early works will take place from November to the end of the year, with construction expected to start after the rainy season in Ecuador. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2024 | 3:58 am
Rebels take control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub With Myanmar responsible for 57% of global dysprosium and terbium supply, prolonged disruption would limit feedstock for permanent magnets used in virtually all EV motors. Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 3:21 am
Opinion: Five actions the next US President can take on day one to boost critical minerals mining Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have a similar but particular approach on the matter. Gregory Wischer | October 22, 2024 | 6:27 pm
First Quantum names Jiangxi’s Xia to board after standstill deal One of the largest copper smelting companies in the world, Jiangxi has an 18.5% stake in First Quantum. Bloomberg News | October 22, 2024 | 4:43 pm