Vale reaches $1.8 billion railway concessions deal The company reached an agreement with local authorities to pay up to some 11 billion reais to renegotiate two railway concession contracts. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 3:09 pm
Marimaca Copper makes Pampa Medina Norte discovery in Chile The company aims to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its flagship project soon. Staff Writer | December 30, 2024 | 11:47 am
US agency takes steps to protect Nevada mountains from energy development The lands would remain open to mining claims, the Interior Department said. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 10:14 am
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong hit seven-month high The world's top gold consumer imported a net 33.074 metric tons in November. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 9:56 am
Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025 The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 12:47 am
Iron ore price rebounds on improving steel margins, falling portside stocks Stimulus hopes in top consumer China also supported market gains. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 12:28 am
China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminum raw materials The Ministry of Finance announced adjustments to various import tariff categories, effective Jan. 1. Reuters | December 29, 2024 | 12:25 pm
Supply-demand imbalance looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey By 2030, McKinsey estimates that worldwide demand for passenger cars in the BEV segment will grow sixfold from 2021 through 2030. Staff Writer | December 29, 2024 | 12:16 pm
Cassius Mining takes Ghana to court for $277m The Australian miner said the claim, witness statements and independent expert reports have all been filed at the International Tribunal in London. Staff Writer | December 29, 2024 | 11:08 am