March 7, 2024

Zinc price rallies as traders unwind bearish bets on better outlook

Support has also come from a report this week that South Korea’s Young Poong Corp. cut production at its Seokpo smelter.

March 7, 2024

Forsys Metals shares jump on uranium project licence renewal

Its exclusive prospecting licence for the Namibplaas uranium deposit has been renewed for two years.

March 7, 2024

Karora in merger talks with Ramelius Resources

The Canadian gold miner has its integrated Beta Hunt Gold Mine and Higginsville Gold Operations in Western Australia.

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