Japan union chief says China rare earth curbs hitting wage talks
“The procurement costs have doubled or tripled domestically,” head of a Japanese manufacturers’ labor union group said.
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Chilean miners to use more seawater to meet rising demand by 2034
By 2034, seawater is expected to make up 67.6% of total water consumption versus 40.7% in 2024.
McEwen Copper plans $300M IPO to finance Argentina project, executive says
Most likely the listing will be in the United States or Canada, said managing director Michael Meding.
Royal Road eyes underground mine as Colombia drilling resumes
Royal Road says it’s the largest title holder in Colombia, with over 1,800 sq. km of combined mining concessions and applications.
Gold price drops to month-low on rate cut uncertainty
Spot gold went down by as much as 3% to $4,836 per ounce, its lowest since February 17.
Op-Ed: Copper rally masks smelting power shift
Midstream stress deepens as smelters face collapsing fees and rising concentration risk despite strong copper demand outlook.
Nippon Steel secures $5.7 billion of loans for US Steel takeover
The lenders include Japan's three "megabanks".
Major tropical cyclone threatens mine region in Australia’s north
Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring heavy rain to a swathe of northern Queensland, potentially including Cairns.
Core Lithium secures $205 million to restart project
Core is targeting first spodumene concentrate production from the project in the September quarter.