December 17, 2020

Aluminum surges on concern US may reapply Rusal sanctions

Russia’s primary aluminum output accounts for about 6% of global supply, with Rusal being the top supplier in Europe.

December 17, 2020

Victoria Gold added to GDXJ Index, shares up

Victoria is operator of the largest gold mine in Yukon history.

December 17, 2020

Mountain Province’s Gahcho Kué yields 157-carat diamond

It's the largest “gem quality” diamond ever found at the Northwest Territories mine.

December 16, 2020

KORE to spin out BC-focused explorer Karus Gold

As part of this transaction, all of the Karus common shares would be distributed to KORE shareholders on a pro-rata basis to their ownership in the parent company.

December 16, 2020

Iron ore prices on the march again

Futures hit fresh record in China after country's steel industry body in call with Rio TInto says current pricing mechanism "unreasonable."

December 16, 2020

Freeport CEO sees banner years ahead after gains won in ‘battle’

CEO Richard Adkerson expects copper volumes to expand by 20% and gold by 70% next year, with rising outputs lowering costs.

December 16, 2020

LME to forge ahead with plans to support sustainable metal production

The London Metal Exchange will roll-out by mid-2021 a digital register to store carbon related details of aluminum.

December 16, 2020

Equinox to buy Premier Gold in $480 million all-stock deal

The friendly deal hands Equinox Premier's interest in the Hardrock project in Ontario, as well as the Mercedes mine in Mexico and the Hasaga and Rahill-Bonanza properties in Red Lake,…

December 16, 2020

Rio Tinto’s $6.7bn Oyu Tolgoi expansion to begin in 2022

The update on budget and timeline for the expansion didn't provide clarity on the funding and economics surrounding the giant project.

December 15, 2020

Base metals get supercharged thanks to China rebound

Industrial metals are well on their way to being among the top performers of 2020.