Mali suspends artisanal gold mining permits to foreigners after incidents At least 49 people, many of them women, were killed after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Mali last month. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2025 | 12:16 pm
PDAC: ETFs cause exploration underfunding The shift toward ETFs has been particularly detrimental to junior miners, which have historically counted on mutual funds for financing. Frédéric Tomesco - The Northern Miner | March 5, 2025 | 10:26 am
Triple Flag acquires streams on Peruvian mines for $35M Collectively, Arcata and Azuca are expected to have at least a 10-year mine life. Staff Writer | March 5, 2025 | 10:05 am
Mining tycoon Beny Steinmetz released by Greek top court Steinmetz was detained in Greece in October 2024 for allegedly attempting to secure land rights in Romania unlawfully. Staff Writer | March 5, 2025 | 9:12 am
Surge Battery approved for expanded exploration at Nevada lithium project The decision allows the company to begin construction of new roads and cross-country trails and drill pads. Staff Writer | March 5, 2025 | 9:10 am
Silver price extends advance on weaker dollar and trade war worries Silver gained as much as 1.2%, rising for a third day. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2025 | 8:20 am
Copper prices surge as Trump signals 25% tariff on imports Trump’s comments in a speech to Congress sparked a frenetic rally in Comex copper prices. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2025 | 7:40 am
Trump’s tariffs drive US physical market aluminum premiums to record high US Midwest aluminum premium is up 60% since the start of 2025. Reuters | March 5, 2025 | 7:33 am
Lower supply will push platinum deficit higher than expected in 2025, WPIC says This year's deficit will, however, be smaller than 2024's due to a 5% fall in demand. Reuters | March 5, 2025 | 7:32 am