March 6, 2024

China’s copper smelters to discuss production cut as fees slump

Smelters compete to treat concentrate but overseas mine disruptions are curbing supply, forcing them to drop their fees.

March 6, 2024

O3 Mining wins 2024 PDAC Sustainable Development Award

This award is given for "demonstrating an exceptional commitment to sustainable development in the mining industry".

March 6, 2024

Accelerating trends in metals and mining dealmaking: Q&A with Sidley M&A Partner

Joseph Michaels advised Allkem in its merger with Livent, a transaction valued at $10.6 billion, and which created the world’s third largest lithium miner.

March 6, 2024

Platinum’s worst crisis in decades hits jobs in South Africa

The nation’s platinum sector — which accounts for about 70% of global output — has been a key export industry.

March 6, 2024

LME partner Metalshub plans for ‘green’ nickel price

Calls for a nickel price that reflects strong environmental and governance standards have grown from high-cost producers such as Australia.

March 6, 2024

US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey

The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country.

March 6, 2024

PDAC 2024: Junior miners see short-selling ‘epidemic’

Junior miners at this week’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention say recently proposed new rules on short-selling could help stem the bleeding in their stocks

March 6, 2024

Gold price continues ascent to new highs, nears $2,150/oz

Spot gold rose another 1% to a fresh high of $2,149.25 an ounce, surpassing Tuesday's intraday high of $2,141.60 an ounce.

March 6, 2024

Column: Nickel producers fear growing Indonesian pricing power

An Indonesian producer has for the first time ever applied to have its metal listed as a good delivery brand on the LME.

March 6, 2024

Sprott Asset Management launches copper miners ETF

The ETF has Freeport-McMoRan, Antofagasta, and Southern Copper Corp as its top holdings by weight.