India steel ministry proposes KIOCL, NMDC merger Mining company NMDC aims to export iron ore pellets from KIOCL post the merger. Reuters | January 6, 2025 | 11:06 am
US Copper’s bumps California project NPV to over $1bn The study envisions a mine life of 14 years, producing 903,000 tonnes of copper, plus 12 million oz. of silver and 63,000 oz. of gold. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 10:38 am
Trudeau to resign ahead of vote this year likely to elect conservative Poilievre Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader, has criticized current permitting delays in the Canadian minerals sector, which can range from five to 25 years. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | January 6, 2025 | 10:12 am
BHP selects eight companies for 2025 Xplor accelerator program The 2025 Xplor cohorts will each receive an equity free grant of up to $500,000. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 9:39 am
CMOC sets cobalt production record in 2024 The world's No. 1 cobalt miner produced 114,165 tonnes in 2024, nearly double its 2023 output. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 8:38 am
Takeover target Korea Zinc warns of ‘very bad’ outlook for 2025 The takeover threat “has put the management and employees of Korea Zinc on the line to overcome the crisis,” the company said. Bloomberg News | January 6, 2025 | 8:38 am
Gold investors stay bullish for 2025 on Trump volatility Investment diversification through bullion purchases is “a trend that will persist,” one portfolio manager said. Bloomberg News | January 6, 2025 | 8:32 am
Vizsla Silver shares surge on 43% resource boost The company said it plans to publish a further update to the resource estimate in the second half of 2025. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 8:17 am
Iron ore price drops to over one-month low on weaker China metal output Output at Chinese blast-furnace steel producers has continued to decline steadily. Reuters | January 6, 2025 | 8:12 am
