Canada has firepower to invest billions in green transition, analysts say Many in industry say Canada must do more to be a key player in the green transition as the IRA is already spurring investment in the United States. Reuters | February 26, 2023 | 11:11 am
Australian energy minister rules out ban on new coal mines The government was elected on a pledge to end the country’s climate wars. Bloomberg News | February 26, 2023 | 10:17 am
Bear Creek eyes 49% output increase from Mercedes gold mine this year The Mercedes mine is forecast to produce 65,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold for the year. Staff Writer | February 26, 2023 | 10:07 am
Beijing probes illegal mining activities in Chinese lithium hub The probe comes amid a "shutdown and rectification" of lithium producers in Yichun, known by some as Asia's lithium capital. Reuters | February 26, 2023 | 9:21 am
Nickel shows Indonesia how to escape the middle income trap The value of Indonesia’s nickel exports surged tenfold in five years after it forced buyers to set up refineries in the country. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 4:50 pm
Tesla, GM among carmakers flocking to mining events amid battery metals scramble Car companies are making inroads into the mining industry to lock in supplies of much-needed materials, putting them in direct competition with large, deal-hungry metals producers. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 3:47 pm
Tariffs on Russian aluminum to affect tiny slice of US industry The US imported about 200,000 tons of aluminum from Russia in 2022, according to Commerce Department data. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 3:42 pm
Gemfields reports updated ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ figures Measure promotes greater transparency around the level of natural resource wealth shared with the governments of host countries. Staff Writer | February 24, 2023 | 11:26 am
Gold investors still MIA Their massive stage-three buying hasn’t even started yet, according to the best proxy for global gold investment demand. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | February 24, 2023 | 10:54 am