Short sellers mount attack on ESG stocks bloated from green hype Hedge fund managers are piling into short positions in ESG stocks as they hunt for bogus green claims and valuations inflated by record stimulus. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 3:02 pm
India spat spills over into boardroom of Canadian potash firm Karnalyte Resources abruptly canceled plans to meet with its Indian board members this week. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 2:35 pm
Peru to keep copper and investments flowing with unrest in check The blockades that disrupted copper shipments and mine supplies late last year and early this year have been cleared. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 2:22 pm
BHP partners with Indspire to support Indigenous education in Canada Over three years, Indspire, a national charity that provides bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students will receive $1.9m. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 2:15 pm
BHP to make Peru the ‘protagonist’ of its South American exploration strategy The company will make an investment of $12 million to redouble its efforts in Peru. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 2:10 pm
Codelco to meet obligations as financials deteriorate The world's largest copper producer will meet its financial obligations despite headwinds from operational problems and high levels of debt and investments, JPMorgan said. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 1:23 pm
British Columbia gov’t rejects exploration permit application based on Indigenous opposition The permit was for the Torr Metals' Latham copper-gold claim north of the Red Chris mine. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 26, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 11:53 am
Ontario Teachers’ bid for lithium stake on hold after lawsuit Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan was nearing a deal to buy a bundle of battery metals royalties from New York-based Orion Resource Partners. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 11:27 am