January 24, 2023

Asteroid mining startup AstroForge to launch first space missions this year

The first launch, scheduled for April, will test AstroForge’s technique for refining platinum from a sample of asteroid-like material.

January 24, 2023

Coronado Global sees coal prices rising as China resumes imports

The miner said last week it had received enquires for long-term supply as Beijing lifted its ban.

January 23, 2023

Column: Power problems rein in global aluminum output growth

Europe's energy crisis has taken a heavy toll on a notoriously power-hungry sector.

January 23, 2023

Yamana Gold founder says ‘chatter’ points to more industry M&A

Peter Marrone plans to start a private equity venture aimed at investing in gold mines in his next career chapter.

January 23, 2023

Column: Iron ore price rally justified as China’s January imports surge

There are expectations of rising housing construction and infrastructure development this year in China .

January 21, 2023

Nornickel management proposes 76% dividend cut

Nornickel has proposed slashing its annual dividend for 2022 to $1.5 billion from the $6.3 billion paid out for 2021.

January 20, 2023

Canaccord bullish on gold price, Endeavour, Kinross and Probe

Gold price may hit an average of $1,862 this year, up from its record average of $1,802 in 2022, says the investment bank.

January 20, 2023

Global aluminum output rises 6.1% y/y in December

Estimated Chinese production was 3.47 million tonnes in December.

January 20, 2023

Court told Anglo turned blind eye to Zambian lead poisoning

A hearing to determine whether a lawsuit can be classified as a class action for as many as 140,000 people began Friday.

January 20, 2023

China’s copper costs driven up by Maike’s woes, output glitches

The premium that buyers pay above futures prices for domestic copper have surged since the second half of last year.