November 21, 2024 Earth AI, Legacy Minerals make first greenfield palladium discovery using artificial intelligence The companies announced the verified discovery of one of the largest palladium mineral systems in Australia.
November 20, 2024 British Columbia creates new mining ministry to tackle critical minerals amid doubts over capacity Critical minerals are central to BC’s economic vision, with demand for lithium expected to grow sixfold by 2030 and copper demand projected to double by 2050.
November 19, 2024 Permitting delays impact British Columbia projects valued at C$38 billion, AME says British Columbia's exploration sector has over 60 critical mineral projects waiting for permits.
November 19, 2024 Mitsui said to be top bidder for First Quantum mines stake The Japanese company is considering buying a roughly 20% interest in the Sentinel and Kansanshi mines.
November 18, 2024 Prony Resources plans for restart of nickel production in New Caledonia The company, which operates the Goro mine and a plant producing battery-grade nickel, returned workers to facilities on Monday.
November 17, 2024 BHP warns Australian mining not ready for low-cost competitors The boom in demand from China’s industrialization is now “past the period of aggressive growth,” BHP’s Australia President said.
November 15, 2024 Indonesia’s Jan-Oct nickel ore imports surge by 50 times from year ago The world's biggest nickel producer has bought record volumes of the ore from the Philippines since April.
November 15, 2024 Trump’s transition team aims to kill Biden EV tax credit Transition team is planning to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for EVs as part of broader tax-reform legislation.
November 14, 2024 LME clearing house unveils reforms, to triple member capital requirements The exchange also said that LME Clear would reduce the amount members have to contribute towards its default fund.
November 14, 2024 Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.
Copper price nears $13,000 on tariffs woes, supply strain Mine outages, tariff risks and tight supply push copper toward a milestone despite weakening Chinese demand. December 29, 2025 | 05:51 am