February 22, 2024

Iron ore boom of the 2000s repeating – this time with critical metals

In a case of history rhyming, critical metal developers sit at the edge of enormous opportunity.

February 22, 2024

Bitcoin ETFs test investor commitment to gold-backed paper

A surge of interest in bitcoin exchange-traded funds is prompting some investors to swap out holdings in gold-backed ETFs.

February 22, 2024

Australia’s lithium producers see signs market is stabilizing

In the short term, prices of lithium ore spodumene appear to have levelled out, says Pilbara Minerals CEO.

February 22, 2024

Newmont to sell six non-core assets in Canada, Australia

The world's largest gold miner will use proceeds to cut debt, which stood at $8 billion at the end of 2023.

February 21, 2024

Australia’s Orica seals $640m deal to buy US chemical firm Cyanco

Cyanco produces NaCN, a specialized chemical required for gold processing, at its Nevada and Texas plants in the US.

February 21, 2024

Vizsla Silver announces $22 million bought deal, shares down

Net proceeds of the financing will go towards the exploration, drilling and development of its flagship Panuco silver-gold project.

February 21, 2024

China lithium futures ride environmental rollercoaster

The most-active July contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged by 10%.

February 21, 2024

Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday.

February 21, 2024

First Quantum inks $500 million copper deal with Jiangxi amid Panama mine struggles

Jiangxi Copper, the Canadian miner’s top shareholder, will receive 50,000 tonnes of copper anode per year from mines in Zambia.

February 20, 2024

CHART: China’s Belt and Road mining investment hits record

China’s overseas investment in metals and mining as part of its Belt and Road Initiative surged by 158% last year, hitting $19.4 billion with energy transition metals the main focus.