First Quantum’s Panama mine closure to cost around $800m, minister says
An inter-ministry coalition which is developing the mine's closure plan is working on alternative measures to recoup funds.
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Accelerating trends in metals and mining dealmaking: Q&A with Sidley M&A Partner
Joseph Michaels advised Allkem in its merger with Livent, a transaction valued at $10.6 billion, and which created the world’s third largest lithium miner.
Platinum’s worst crisis in decades hits jobs in South Africa
The nation’s platinum sector — which accounts for about 70% of global output — has been a key export industry.
LME partner Metalshub plans for ‘green’ nickel price
Calls for a nickel price that reflects strong environmental and governance standards have grown from high-cost producers such as Australia.
US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey
The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country.
PDAC 2024: Junior miners see short-selling ‘epidemic’
Junior miners at this week’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention say recently proposed new rules on short-selling could help stem the bleeding in their stocks
Gold price continues ascent to new highs, nears $2,150/oz
Spot gold rose another 1% to a fresh high of $2,149.25 an ounce, surpassing Tuesday's intraday high of $2,141.60 an ounce.
Column: Nickel producers fear growing Indonesian pricing power
An Indonesian producer has for the first time ever applied to have its metal listed as a good delivery brand on the LME.
Sprott Asset Management launches copper miners ETF
The ETF has Freeport-McMoRan, Antofagasta, and Southern Copper Corp as its top holdings by weight.
