South African mining exploration falls for seventh straight year
While the country is Africa’s largest exporter of mineral products, companies are spending even smaller amounts on prospecting.
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Iran war hits zinc market as China faces raw material disruption
Mines in Iran and Russia collectively supply about 15% of China’s feedstock needs.
Glencore raises hope of reviving Rio Tinto deal as coal prices turn
Glencore CEO Gary Nagle was optimistic about the prospect of another opportunity to agree on a deal.
Rio Tinto slows Quebec lithium plant build, timeline intact
Rio Tinto says the project is 70% ready and that cutting the workforce won't affect the overall timeline.
Horowitz-backed firm to revive idled Utah copper mine
Mariana Minerals acquired the idled Centennial copper mine in Utah last year and will reopen it in April.
ERG urges Congo to end illegal mining after deadly landslide
Illicit mining caused the landslide on March 11 that “led to fatalities and injuries,” its unit Boss Mining said.
China eases BHP iron ore ban for one week
Its state-run iron ore buyer told domestic steel mills that they could take delivery of Jimblebar fines already at ports.
India gold discounts hit near-decade high; Mideast tensions lift China demand
Bullion dealers in India this week offered a discount of up to $83 per ounce over official domestic gold prices.
Partial flight resumptions restore some gold flows from key hub Dubai
The traffic remains constrained, but some of the deliveries have restarted.