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.
August 7, 2024 Namibia says just 42% of approved mining projects are operating Namibia is the world’s third-largest uranium producer and is home to deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals.
August 7, 2024 BHP seeking buyer for gold, copper mines in Brazil The group is planning to sell the Brazilian copper and gold assets it acquired with the takeover of Oz Minerals.
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49% The gold miner reported underlying net profit after tax of A$759.8 million ($541 million) for the half year ended December 31. February 11, 2026 | 03:33 pm
