EU trade chief to press on with US battery minerals talks despite differences The battery minerals trade agreement would allow European companies to take advantage of generous US tax credits for electric vehicles. Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 3:11 pm
BMO, Canaccord Genuity top 2023 mining M&A advisory board – report BMO Capital Markets advised on transactions worth $27.4 billion, while Canaccord Genuity Group led the sector in volume with 15 deals. MINING.com Editor | January 30, 2024 | 3:01 pm
IGO freezes nickel project, trims lithium forecast The Cosmos project was acquired by IGO as part of its acquisition of Western Areas. Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 2:27 pm
British Columbia Land Act amendments could grant Indigenous control over mining leases The amendment is in accordance with 2019 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Amanda Stutt | January 30, 2024 | 11:48 am
State of strategic metals: navigating 2024 trends and global supply chain dynamics beyond China’s influence Many factors, including economic conditions, technological advancements, and geopolitical events, can influence the status of rare metals. Luisa Moreno | January 30, 2024 | 10:43 am
Canadian Copper signs offtake, credit facility for Murray Brook The purpose of the credit facility is to satisfy the final Murray Brook acquisition condition and replace an existing C$2 million environmental bond with the New Brunswick government. Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:43 am
Lumina Gold kicks off feasibility study for Ecuador project Feasibility study for the Cangrejos gold-copper project, in southwest Ecuador, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:35 am
Artemis says Blackwater build on time; early expansion considered At the end of last year, overall construction was 59% complete. Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:32 am
Rob McEwen seeks $100 million for Argentina copper mine as Milei boosts prospects The idea is to secure fresh funds within six months for feasibility and engineering work at the Los Azules project. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 10:19 am