Canadian technology company creates metals supply chain software to combat fraud Alberta-based Daniola says it has developed a secure digital platform to bring more accountability and transparency to metals transactions. Amanda Stutt | October 18, 2023 | 11:17 am
BHP CEO says ‘ship has sailed’ on potential acquisition of Canada’s Nutrien The world’s biggest mining company is concentrated on building its own potash business instead. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 18, 2023 | 10:49 am
Brazilian court rules in favor of Brazil Potash’s Autazes project The $2.5 billion project aims to provide an initial output that is sufficient to cover approximately 20% of Brazil’s potash needs. Bruno Venditti | October 18, 2023 | 10:49 am
Rio Tinto aims to add more iron ore with stronger China outlook The producer will spend $70 million to lift production at Gudai-Darri, its newest mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Bloomberg News | October 18, 2023 | 10:25 am
Funds return to LME nickel with $4.6 billion in short positions Measured by value, that’s a record in data going back to 2018, while in tonnage terms the mismatch is near an all-time high seen in 2019. Bloomberg News | October 18, 2023 | 9:39 am
Gold price rises to 11-week high on escalating Middle East conflict Bullion has been on the rise since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month, up more than 5% over that period. Staff Writer | October 18, 2023 | 9:18 am
Antofagasta shares fall after 2024 copper output forecast disappoints The Chilean miner said it produced 469,100 tons of copper in the first nine months of 2023, 4.1% higher than the same year ago period. Reuters | October 18, 2023 | 8:53 am
Paladin becomes sole owner of Michelin uranium project With its JV partners now out of the picture, Paladin will work on defining a path forward for the project in Labrador, Canada. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 6:09 am
‘Green’ battery recycling technique allows for massive recovery of aluminum, lithium A recently developed method allows for the recovery of 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium from spent electric car batteries. Staff Writer | October 18, 2023 | 5:15 am