June 4, 2024 Chile lithium project attracting plenty of interest, Enami says The early-stage Altoandinos project is part of President Gabriel Boric’s agenda to open up new areas to lithium extraction in a bid to double output.
June 4, 2024 Column: Funds keep faith with copper even as squeeze fades Doctor Copper's new investor friends may find their bullish resolve tested in the days ahead, writes Andy Home.
June 4, 2024 Gold purchases by central banks were strong in April despite high prices, WGC says Demand from global central banks for gold has been elevated for two years as they diversify their foreign currency reserves.
June 4, 2024 South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa to $10 billion over the next six years.
June 4, 2024 BHP faces test of patience after $49 billion Anglo bid fails Over the coming months, copper deals are unlikely to be far from executives’ minds.
June 4, 2024 Rosatom, Orano deny deal talks on Niger nuclear assets Rosatom said it had no plans to acquire uranium mining assets owned by Orano in Niger.
June 3, 2024 Russia proposes raising extraction tax rates on diamonds, gold, iron ore The proposed tax hikes would be offset by the abolition of export duties linked to the rouble-dollar exchange rate that were introduced in October 2023.
June 3, 2024 Russia said to seek French-held uranium assets in Niger Rosatom has had contacts with Niger’s military-led authorities about acquiring assets held by Orano SA.
June 2, 2024 Thyssenkrupp can’t afford delays over future of steel unit, chairman says Thyssenkrupp's chairman defended a move to sell a stake in the group's steel unit to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
May 31, 2024 Copper leader Chile posts worst monthly output in over a year Mines in Chile produced 6.7% less of the wiring metal in April than in March.
Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium deal hours after announcing audit The resolution comes hours after the top regulator announced it would launch an "unprecedented audit". December 19, 2025 | 03:13 pm
