January 24, 2020 Lundin Gold CEO looking for acquisitions, open to a takeover The company’s largest shareholder, Newcrest Mining, is supportive of a potential acquisition.
January 24, 2020 South Africa mine deaths fall to record low in 2019 A poor safety record has contributed to slower investment at some South African mines in recent years.
January 23, 2020 ‘Battery Passport,’ guiding principles on value chain data launched at World Economic Forum The first of its kind, the Battery Passport is expected to address areas including compliance with human rights and environmental footprint.
January 23, 2020 ERG suspends Zambia refinery on shortage of cobalt, copper concentrates The miner said it was engaged with stakeholders and was exploring other sources of feed in order to resume operations.
January 23, 2020 50-year chart shows how cheap gold price still is relative to stocks Gold vs the S&P 500 since end of gold standard indicates price well beyond $2,000 to return to the historical norm. That, or stocks are in for beating.
January 23, 2020 Germany wants Bolivia’s new government to revise scrapped lithium deal The project is considered vital for the German auto industry's plans to develop electric batteries.
January 22, 2020 Five copper price trends to watch in 2020 New Wood Mackenzie report expects a considerable amount of copper supply to be lost from unexpected disruption.
January 22, 2020 Freeport looks poised to turn corner after five-year bumpy road In the past year, it has been buffeted by global trade winds and hit by crossfire from demonstrations against a competitor in Peru.
January 22, 2020 Palladium’s fading stockpiles draw warning of prolonged deficit Stockpiles have almost halved in the past decade to equal about 14 months of demand.
January 21, 2020 Ex-Vale CEO charged with homicide for Brazil dam disaster Fabio Schvartsman is the highest-profile executive facing criminal charges for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster.
BHP’s Vicuna unveils $18 billion copper investment in Argentina The project is forecast to average 395,000 tons of copper, 711,000 ounces of gold, and 22.2 million ounces of silver annually over its first 25 years. February 16, 2026 | 01:26 pm
