November 19, 2021

Chile elections may impact a third of the world’s copper supply

Leftist Gabriel Boric favours a more active role for the state and higher royalties, while extreme-right José Antonio Kast wants more private investment in state-owned Codelco and changes to mining…

November 19, 2021

Chinese firms to use INE copper prices more in international trade

Shanghai international copper futures launched one year ago.

November 18, 2021

KaMin to acquire BASF kaolin minerals

The transaction includes production hub sites in Daveyville, Toddville, Edgar, Gordon and related mines, reserves and mills in Toomsboro and Sandersville in Georgia.

November 18, 2021

China Moly says green push to unleash extraordinary metal demand

The length of copper’s bull market will depend on the pace of the clean energy transition, the company says.

November 18, 2021

Thor reports initial resource estimate for Douta gold project in Senegal

The company is now focused on expanding the resource along the full 30 km length of its exploration licence.

November 18, 2021

Iron ore price falls to lowest in 18 months on dismal demand outlook

China's monthly steel production has been falling since July after seeing double-digit growth in the first half of the year.

November 18, 2021

Silver demand shoots to highest since 2015, Silver Institute says

Global silver demand will rise to 1.029 billion ounces this year.

November 18, 2021

Rio Tinto now the sole owner of Diavik diamond mine

Rio has acquired the 40% share held by partner Dominion Diamond, which has been released of all liabilities and obligations related to the mine.

November 18, 2021

SQM expects lithium prices to jump 50% before year-end

A sharp tightening of the market for lithium has seen prices double this year as demand is set to more than triple by 2025.

November 17, 2021

Lithium Americas beats CATL to buy Millennial for $400 million

The deal comes a day after a deadline expired for CATL to respond to the Lithium Americas offer.