Benchmark Metals and Thesis Gold combine forces in British Columbia The proposed merger will create one of the largest precious metals development and exploration companies in the Toodoggone mining district. Staff Writer | June 5, 2023 | 10:10 am
Golden Minerals plans to restart Velardeña operations, but needs cash first The decision to begin operations again at Velardeña was primarily based on vastly improved sales terms it has secured for the gold-rich pyrite concentrate. Staff Writer | June 5, 2023 | 10:00 am
Iron ore price extends gains on China stimulus bets Regulators were considering a package of measures including further relaxing restrictions for residential purchases. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 9:27 am
Global copper smelting bounces in May on Chinese strength Smelting activity in the rest of the world, however, was still lacklustre. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 9:21 am
China’s EV battery sector is preparing a new breakthrough Gotion High-Tech Co. recently unveiled a lithium-iron-manganese-phosphate battery. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2023 | 9:17 am
MAG Silver’s Juanicipio project in Mexico enters commercial production The underground mine, located in the Fresnillo silver trend of Mexico, is owned 44% by MAG and 56% by Fresnillo plc, its operator. Staff Writer | June 5, 2023 | 9:12 am
When will Africa get its first gigantic battery factory? China, by far the world leader in battery production, has at least 180 large battery factories. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2023 | 7:49 am
Top climate finance group floats guidance on Asia coal phaseout The region’s largest economies are highly dependent on coal, with the fuel accounting for roughly 60% of power generation. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2023 | 7:42 am
Japanese miners see Chile’s tax hikes deterring new investment Lawmakers in Chile gave final approval in May for a long-awaited mining tax reform. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 7:34 am