April 18, 2023

Copper price rises on faster than expected economic growth in China

Chinese GDP grew by 4.5% year on year in the first three months of 2023, beating analyst expectations of 4% growth.

April 18, 2023

Endeavour Silver greenlights Terronera mine despite capex rise

The Terronera project will have an initial capital expenditure cost of $230 million, a 32% rise over the previous estimate.

April 18, 2023

B2Gold begins phased closure of Namibia mine

It will gradually reduce Otjikoto's open pit production until 2031, when it will cease operations completely.

April 18, 2023

Billionaire Robert Friedland comes out in defence of Teck

He warned Canada should not take lightly Glencore's attempted takeover of Teck, which has a track record of supporting local juniors.

April 17, 2023

Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs?

At this time, yes.

April 17, 2023

The UK identifies key critical minerals areas

The national-scale assessment is one of the first steps in the UK Government’s critical minerals strategy.

April 17, 2023

Australian court okays BHP takeover of OZ Minerals

Decision was the final hurdle for BHP to acquire OZ Minerals and follows a positive vote from the target company's shareholders.

April 17, 2023

Teck attracts interest from Vale, Anglo American and Freeport

The three global miners are among at least six companies that have reportedly approached Teck on transactions post-split.

April 16, 2023

Discussions on Mexico’s mining law overhaul to begin on Monday

The Environment and Natural Resources Commission is expected to submit the draft opinion of the reform for discussion on Monday.

April 16, 2023

Venezuelan military destroys illegal mining operation in the Amazon

The Venezuelan military destroyed what they call a “logistic system” of illegal mining in the Yapacana national park.