Saudi graphite plant is ‘wake-up call’ for Quebec, France: CEO
North America’s only producer of natural graphite had been developing plans to build battery material facilities in Baie-Comeau, Quebec and France.
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Wheaton Precious Metals appoints new CEO, Randy Smallwood named chair
After more than 15 years of leading the business he co-founded, Smallwood will step down as CEO March 31.
Virtus agrees to buy Congo cobalt miner amid US pact
Virtus Minerals will pay an undisclosed sum for Chemaf and assume the firm’s liabilities, including debt owed to Trafigura.
Salzgitter to take over HKM steel joint venture, end clash with Thyssenkrupp
Under the plans, Salzgitter would buy the stakes of its co-owners for an undisclosed sum and continue as HKM's sole owner from June.
US mineral supply chains remain exposed to China chokehold: USGS report
The USGS found that the country was 100% import reliant last year for 16 minerals.
Argentina trade deals with US do not box out China, minister says
"This, as of today, does not imply that China cannot participate nor will participate in investments in Argentina," Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said.
Gold Fields says profit almost tripled on bullion price rally
Gold Fields said it produced 2.4 million ounces of gold last year.
Heliostar pours first gold from San Agustin mine
The company expects San Agustin to deliver around 45,000 ounces of gold production.
DPM adds 20% more gold-silver to extend Bulgaria mine
Chelopech is now projected to have a mine life of 10 years, up from six previously.