China’s gold ore and concentrate imports plummet on planned rule change
If implemented, a tax rule change could disrupt the annual shipment of billions of dollars of gold ore and concentrate to China.
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Zinc market tightens as mine supply disruptions rattle buyers
Cash zinc contracts are trading at a $24.09 premium to three-month futures.
First Quantum in talks with potential partners for Zambian assets
The potential Manara Minerals deal, which could be worth between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, is in the spotlight.
BHP says claim it put profit over safety ‘unjustified’ in Brazilian dam collapse case
More than 600,000 Brazilians are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam.
Hochschild shares surge on best quarter in five years
The company mined 16% more gold and silver in the third quarter of the year than it did in Q3 2023, thanks mainly to its new mine in Brazil.
Silvercorp, Salazar to kick off Ecuador mine construction in early 2025
Early works will take place from November to the end of the year, with construction expected to start after the rainy season in Ecuador.
Rebels take control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub
With Myanmar responsible for 57% of global dysprosium and terbium supply, prolonged disruption would limit feedstock for permanent magnets used in virtually all EV motors.
Opinion: Five actions the next US President can take on day one to boost critical minerals mining
Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have a similar but particular approach on the matter.
First Quantum names Jiangxi’s Xia to board after standstill deal
One of the largest copper smelting companies in the world, Jiangxi has an 18.5% stake in First Quantum.
