August 12, 2024

A $91 billion trade means mining in one of the world’s hottest places

Heatwaves during Australia's most recent summer set new extremes across the Pilbara region, roughly the size of Spain.

August 12, 2024

Column: Iron ore outlook dims as China inventories, steel output fade

Recent price moves and data on China's steel sector, which accounts for just over half of global output, have been bearish.

August 12, 2024

Peru copper output slides nearly 12% in June

Over the first six months of 2021, the country produced 1.29 million tonnes, down 2.1% from the same period last year.

August 12, 2024

China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metal

The continent is projected to account for almost 11% of global supply this year.

August 12, 2024

Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal

The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio.

August 11, 2024

Chinese mining firm files judicial review against Ottawa

The judicial review by Zijin could be a test case on how other Canadian companies approach their deal making with regards to Chinese investments.

August 9, 2024

Gold price on pace for worst week since early June

The precious metal has risen about 18% this year, largely on expectations the US central bank would soon deliver rate cuts.

August 9, 2024

Graphic: Investment needed to meet battery demand by 2040

Investment in batteries is expected to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2040.

August 9, 2024

Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project could take two years to approve, minister says

Environmentalists are planning new protests over the project.

August 8, 2024

US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor

Among them is Zijin Mining's subsidiary Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper.