Shares in lithium developer pop on $150m streaming deal
Nemaska Lithium agreement with private equity giant Orion Mine Finance comes a week after $100B Japanese technology fund bought a stake in Quebec-based firm.
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Major banks earned more in metals than oil last year
The world’s 50 biggest investment banks made revenue of $1.6 billion from trading, selling derivatives and other activities in metals last year.
Aluminum is having wildest week ever after Rusal sanctions shock
The U.S.’s decision to blacklist United Co. Rusal, the world’s second-biggest aluminum maker, set off a rush to secure supply.
China to allow foreign investors to trade iron ore futures starting May 4 -regulator
China is the world's biggest consumer of iron ore, the raw material for manufacturing steel.
Rio to call force majeure on some Rusal-linked contracts
Almost all of Rio's aluminium production comes from a joint venture with Rusal in Australia.
Zimbabwe to sell shares in state-owned firms as part of reforms
Zimbabwe is looking to sell shares in 35 state-owned firms, including telecoms and mining entities.
Winners Announced: Mines and Money Asia Outstanding Achievement Awards
A key feature of the annual Mines and Money Asia conference, which took place in Hong Kong last week, was the announcement […]
Last hurrah for the zinc price
The price of zinc fell to a four month low on Thursday – there's much more pain to come says new report.
Poor left out of mining profits as ‘resource curse’ hits Kenya
There were cases of displacement of communities, workers subjected to unsafe conditions, as well as soil, water and air pollution.
