Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition
The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online.
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BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium
BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future.
Alamos Gold gets federal approval for Lynn Lake project in Manitoba
Company said it also aims to advance a pipeline of prospective exploration targets within the property.
Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC
The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry.
Canada will not retrospectively target Chinese investments in mining companies, minister says
In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review.
Piedmont Lithium hit with short-seller report on Ghana mine
Blue Orca Capital alleged that mining licenses in Ghana obtained by a company it invested in were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption."
RBPlat says takeover uncertainty impacting operations
Both Impala and Northam have built up significant shareholdings in RBPlat since late 2021.
Copper miners scramble for workers to supply green energy transition
With workers opting for jobs that are less physically demanding jobs and not in far-flung locales, attracting mining talent is now a key problem for the industry.
China copper exports to jump in rare deliveries to LME depots
At least four major smelters are planning to deliver between 23,000 and 45,000 tons of refined copper in total to LME depots in Asia.
