February 28, 2024

Lithium investors are looking beyond price plunge, Chile minister says

Chile’s government expects to lay out by March the broad terms of lithium contracts to be offered under a new public-private partnership model.

February 28, 2024

Bearish demand expectations challenge iron ore’s price resilience

Prices have fallen by nearly 8% since the end of the Lunar New Year holiday in China.

February 27, 2024

Zambian president calls rail link connecting copper mines to Angolan port ‘once-in-lifetime’ break

The Lobito corridor is central to the Biden administration’s plans to secure access to crucial metals for the energy transition in Zambia and neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

February 27, 2024

Oil and gas upstream M&A deal value hits highest Q1 levels since 2017

Deals worth more than $55 billion have been announced in the first two months of 2024, according to analytics firm Enverus.

February 27, 2024

China’s Jan gold imports via HK gallop to 6-year highs on festive spirit

Net imports into the world's top gold consumer stood at 76.248 metric tons in January.

February 27, 2024

Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.

February 27, 2024

Indonesia mining ministry working to approve more nickel, tin quotas

Miners and smelting companies have been concerned by delays in the approvals.

February 26, 2024

SRG Mining’s move to UAE would avoid national security review on Chinese investment in Canada

The Canadian government has scrutinized Chinese investment in the country’s junior mining sector.

February 26, 2024

Panama to defend interests in First Quantum case, official says

The mine shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's credit rating.

February 26, 2024

United Steelworkers signs non-disclosure agreement with Nippon Steel

USW is the main union representing US Steel.