Fatalities rise for second year in global mining sector
The ICMM, representing one-third of global mining, reported 42 worker deaths last year, an increase from 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.
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Taseko more than doubles value of Yellowhead project near Gibraltar
The mine's after-tax net present value, using updated cost estimates and metals prices, is pegged at C$2 billion.
Sirios lifts gold grades by at least 20% at Cheechoo project in Quebec
Indicated resources now total 34.9 million tonnes grading 1.12 grams gold per tonne for 1.3 million oz.
Share of Russian aluminum in LME warehouses falls in June as Indian metal rises
For copper, the share of Russia-made metal in LME available stocks also slipped.
Copper traders look to Chinese buyers in post Trump-tariff world
Traders seek home for cargoes at risk of missing August 1 US tariff deadline.
Antofagasta CEO says context of Trump copper tariffs could help US project
Chilean Mining Minister Aurora Williams said the government had not yet received precise information about how the copper tariffs would be implemented.
Sprott sees central banks, USD erosion fuelling gold, silver prices
“Gold remains well supported by central banks and sovereigns, while investment fund positioning remains at modest levels," Sprott market strategist says.
MP Materials lands multi-billion Pentagon deal
Deal will make the US Department of Defense the largest shareholder in MP, the sole domestic producer of rare earth elements.
Crypto firm Tether said to have $8B worth of gold stockpiled in Swiss vault
The El Salvador-based crypto firm says it holds around 80 metric tons of gold, the majority of which are owned outright by the company.
