The squeeze in the nickel market is getting worse
While the squeeze last month was focused on near-dated contracts, in recent days it has spread through the curve.
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AME looks at economic impact of BC explorers
Mineral exploration companies spent C$513.5 million in the province in 2020, as recorded by Natural Resources Canada.
India shows early signs of high coal, LNG, crude prices hurting demand
One of the key questions for the outlook for energy commodities is how quickly the current high prices translate into demand destruction, writes Clyde Russell.
Analysts expect scorching base metals rally to cool
Market balances are expected to shift from supply deficit towards surplus in 2023 as production recovers and demand cools, Andy Home says.
Vast Resources pulls out of deal to buy Botswana’s Ghaghoo diamond mine
Ghaghoo was estimated in 2014 to have a resource of 79.3 million tonnes at an average grade of 19.5 carat per hundred tonnes.
Iamgold loses another top executive, shareholder revolts
Chairman Don Charter retired on January 29, only two weeks after the company’s president and chief executive Gordon Stothart announced his departure.
Earth’s ‘Goldilocks zone’ responsible for metal ore deposit formation
Researchers have discovered a ‘Goldilocks zone’ at the base of the earth’s crust where temperature allows for metals to be transported to shallower levels near the surface.
AME Roundup: British Columbia mining production reached record spend in 2021
Despite the challenges the industry dealt with in 2021, the forecast value for total provincial mining production in the province reached an all-time high of C$12.6 billion.
Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism
Eight-month independent review of the miner’s workplace culture found disturbing, systemic behaviours across the company’s sites.
