Near record high LME prices a magnet for Chinese copper exports China's copper producers are planning to export up to 100,000 metric tons of metal, the largest volume in 12 years. Reuters | May 1, 2024 | 8:26 am
Patriot drills high-grade lithium hits as resource upgrade nears CV5 holds 109.2 million inferred tonnes at 1.42% Li2O, and 160 parts per million tantalum. Blair McBride | May 1, 2024 | 8:25 am
NioCorp drops TSX listing in favor of Nasdaq NioCorp is currently developing an advanced minerals project in southeast Nebraska. Staff Writer | May 1, 2024 | 7:45 am
Anglo American takeover price needs to surpass £30/share, survey shows Anglo American shares are trading 8.8% above the value of BHP’s rebuffed takeover proposal. Bloomberg News | May 1, 2024 | 6:58 am
Barrick CEO says not interested in bidding for Anglo American Barrick is in talks to raise at least $2 billion for the first phase of its Reko Diq copper project in Pakistan. Reuters | May 1, 2024 | 6:38 am
Textiles help selectively recover gold from e-waste Polyacrylonitrile fibres have been found to improve molecular gold recovery. Staff Writer | May 1, 2024 | 6:06 am
Senate passes Russian uranium import ban, sending to Biden The ban is needed to unlock some $2.7 billion to stand up a domestic uranium industry made available by Congress earlier this year. Bloomberg News | May 1, 2024 | 5:49 am
US, Philippines eye agreement to cut China nickel dominance One measure under consideration is a trilateral arrangement through which the Philippines would supply raw nickel material, the US would provide financing, and a third country would offer the technology required for smelting and refining. Bloomberg News | May 1, 2024 | 5:40 am
Barrick Gold beats estimates for quarterly profit, enters JV in Jamaica Barrick's gold production fell to 940,000 ounces in the quarter, but average realized gold prices rose to $2,075. Reuters | May 1, 2024 | 5:35 am