April 22, 2021

Mining M&A deals top $13 billion in Q1— report

Total deal value saw a 8.3% increase over Q1 2020, TD Securities was top adviser by volume, Goldman Sachs and Perella Weinberg Partners by value.

April 22, 2021

Gold price retreats as US jobs data signals recovery

Applications for state unemployment insurance unexpectedly plunged to a fresh pandemic low, new data shows.

April 22, 2021

Aluminum commands record premium in US amid economic recovery

The latest surge is driven by a jump in demand and shipping costs and a tariff holdover from the Trump administration.

April 22, 2021

Canada Nickel consolidates, expands Ontario landholding

Canada Nickel will own six additional properties located near its flagship Crawford property.

April 22, 2021

Record copper scrap flows this year won’t plug deficit

Scrap typically accounts for about a third of global copper supplies at around 30 million tonnes.

April 22, 2021

Russell: Iron ore and China steel output aren’t sticking to the script

The China steel and iron ore market narrative for 2021 was supposed to be pollution-led curbs on steel, coupled with rising iron ore supply. Neither is happening.

April 22, 2021

China Moly to help small-scale cobalt miners

The world’s no.2 cobalt miner and largest tungsten producer will help artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) become a trusted source of battery metals.

April 21, 2021

Kirkland Lake Gold takes equity position in Mistango

Mistango’s flagship Omega property contains indicated resources of 219,808 oz gold.

April 21, 2021

Fate of London metals pit hangs in balance after trader pushback

After months of consultations, the LME’s board will meet Thursday to decide the future of the open-outcry floor.

April 21, 2021

Gold price nears 2-month peak as yields slide

The technical scenario for gold has improved since prices broke above key resistance at $1,750, analyst said.