May 29, 2024

Mining M&A slips as firms lawyer-up to fight regulators

The value of deals in the industry declined 12.5% to $74.2 billion this year.

May 29, 2024

Copper traders get reprieve as historic New York squeeze eases

“With physical markets still tight, further squeezes are possible, so CME may not be out of the woods yet,” said Bank of America.

May 29, 2024

Mongolia defends plan to tap mining riches for new sovereign wealth fund

Mining represented 28% of Mongolia’s GDP last year and comprised 92% of all exports.

May 29, 2024

BHP walks away from proposed $49bn takeover of Anglo American

Less than an hour before the 5 p.m. UK cut off, BHP confirmed it had failed to secure Anglo’s board backing and would not proceed with the takeover.

May 28, 2024

Copper price: the squeeze has been squoze 

A deeper copper price correction is likely and a new report makes predictions of $40,000/t seem even sillier than they were a week ago. 

May 28, 2024

Kincora partners with AngloGold on NJNB project in Australia

AngloGold may earn up to 80% of the project.

May 28, 2024

Ivanhoe completes Phase 3 concentrator at Kamoa-Kakula ahead of schedule

The first concentrate is expected in early June.

May 28, 2024

Video: McEwen aims to build copper industry’s ‘jewel’ at Los Azules in Argentina

Mining entrepreneur envisions the project with advanced mining facilities, a hotel and visitor’s centre blending into the landscape.

May 28, 2024

BHP and Anglo remain split on South Africa as time runs out

BHP has until 5 p.m. London on Wednesday to commit to an offer.

May 28, 2024

Post-Covid, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals

Chinese investment in Africa increased 114% last year.