Artemis hedges 100,000 oz from Blackwater gold mine Construction at the Blackwater open pit and carbon-in-leach mill has begun for an initial gold pour expected in the first half of next year. Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 10:58 am
China slams Canada PM Trudeau’s slave labor comment, threatens ‘consequences’ "His words disregarded facts and confounded black with white. The Chinese side expresses its strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to this," the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa said. Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 10:32 am
Marathon Gold on schedule to begin production in Q1 2025 The company is now preparing for the full occupation of its new permanent camp and commencement of concrete foundation work at the mill. Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 10:14 am
Lofty prices tarnish gold’s lustre in top Asian retail hubs Shoppers leaving empty-handed complaining of high prices are becoming a more common sight at gold stores in China and India. Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 9:54 am
Copper price rises as Fed signals a pause Gains, however, were subdued as investors worried about demand in China. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 9:32 am
Cutifani eyes IPO for Vale’s base metals business The incoming chair of Vale's newly created base metals business said he wants to focus on margins and marketing. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 9:11 am
Albemarle open to renegotiating Chile lithium contract early Chile and Albemarle could cement their dominant role in the global lithium and EV industries if they can get one or more DLE technology to succeed. Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 9:02 am
St Barbara backs Genesis’ offer for Leonara assets over Silver Lake bid St Barbara will back a A$600 million offer for its Leonara assets from Genesis Minerals despite a higher proposal from Silver Lake Resources. Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 8:50 am
Rio Tinto under ‘immense pressure’ to develop US copper project Pressure was coming from "parts of the US government," chair Dominic Barton said. Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 8:36 am