December 16, 2024

Barrick to halt Mali operations if shipments remain blocked

If Mali continues to impede shipments from Loulo-Gounkoto, the country's largest gold mine, Barrick will cease operations.

December 13, 2024

Column: Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump

The benchmark smelter treatment charges for next year have been set by Chilean copper miner Antofagasta and China's Jiangxi Copper.

December 11, 2024

Economics, not regulation, the main reason behind delay in British Columbia’s mines, study shows

Regulation was a factor in only three of the 20 delayed projects that have received environmental certificates since 1995.

December 11, 2024

South32 eyes Alaska’s copper under potential Trump policy changes

Approval of Ambler Mining District road would allow South32 and Trilogy Metals to mine high-grade copper from their assets.

December 11, 2024

Mexico to review bill to ban open pit mining

The controversial bill, approved by the lower chamber of Congress in August, would also prohibit fracking and restrict water usage.

December 9, 2024

Gold price hits 2-week high on renewed China purchases, Syria regime collapse

The People’s Bank of China – a major buyer of the metal – announced that it has resumed purchases after a six-month hiatus.

December 6, 2024

China’s metal dominance

Washington has finally begun to recognize its critical minerals vulnerability.

December 6, 2024

Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.

December 6, 2024

Friend to foe: Mali wants to arrest CEO who made it billions

In Mali and beyond, Bristow has established a reputation for thriving in African jurisdictions considered overly risky by many rivals.

December 5, 2024

Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global

S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.