US bars more food, metal imports over China’s alleged forced labor US authorities say Chinese authorities have established internment camps for Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minority groups. Reuters | November 22, 2024 | 8:01 am
Congo’s Gecamines offers $1 million to block Chinese deal with Chemaf Chemaf agreed to sell its assets to Chinese defence and industrial giant, China North Industries Corp, or Norinco in June. Reuters | November 22, 2024 | 7:54 am
Northvolt CEO steps down after bankruptcy filing Peter Carlsson, co-founder and leader of Northvolt since 2016, will remain as advisor as he quit a day after the firm filed for bankruptcy. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2024 | 3:44 am
Earth AI, Legacy Minerals make first greenfield palladium discovery using artificial intelligence The companies announced the verified discovery of one of the largest palladium mineral systems in Australia. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 4:27 pm
Mexico’s proposed higher mining royalties could block nearly $7bn in investments The Mexican government proposed raising mining royalties under the argument that metal prices have risen in recent years. Reuters | November 21, 2024 | 2:30 pm
Ivanhoe’s Kipushi zinc mine in the DRC officially reopens The restart marked exactly a century since the mine first went into production. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 10:48 am
Russia to continue buying diamonds through state fund in 2025 The Russian budget for 2025-2027 has set aside $1.55 billion for the purchase of precious metals and gems. Reuters | November 21, 2024 | 10:11 am
Troilus Gold brings potential funding from credit agencies to $1.3 billion The company has signed an additional LOI with Export Development Canada worth $300 million. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 9:19 am
Mining People: BESTECH, Osisko Metals, Defense Metals, Soma Gold, TriStar Gold Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 8:54 am