Newmont bondholder revolt may put Barrick on hook for debt
The creditors are reportedly trying to block an amendment Newmont is seeking for a large tranche of notes associated with its operations in Nevada.
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Electric-vehicle tax credits get a bipartisan boost in senate
The legislation would grant automakers a $7,000 tax credit for an additional 400,000 vehicles after they reach the 200,000 vehicle cap.
Revitalizing its copper mines may not be sufficient to keep Chile at the fore
Demand for copper is expected to take off by the mid-2020s, but Chile is saddled with mines facing crippling declines in ore grades and a system that allows the bulk of its exploration concessions to sit idle.
From turbines to thermostats: copper miners eye high-tech demand
Attempts to replace copper in a lithium-ion battery's anode with aluminum have failed so far, which bodes well for major copper miners.
Smart money is piling into oil
Oil prices jumped to five-month highs this week, pushed higher by a bullish cocktail of supply outages, geopolitical unrest and a sputtering shale sector.
McEwen ponders sale of Mexican assets
The net proceeds would be used to advance other development projects and retire a portion of the company’s debt.
First Cobalt targets Canada plant restart within 2 years — CEO
The company is reportedly in talks to supply its battery-grade product to four leading automakers.
Copper producer KGHM may freeze more mines in Canada, US – CEO
KGHM's foreign assets have struggled with rising costs, falling copper prices, technical problems and higher-than-expected capital spending.
Zimbabwe mulls ‘use it or lose it’ approach to mining rights
Zimbabwe may withdraw mining rights from companies that take too long to dig for minerals.
