Electra converts debt, launches $30M raise to jumpstart stalled cobalt refinery
The $250 million refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, has been on hold since its construction was halted in August 2023.
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Kodiak hits high-grade copper-gold at MPD project in British Columbia
A highlight result was 111.3 metres grading 0.39% copper, 0.1 gram gold per tonne and 1.63 grams silver.
Aldebaran plans $1.5 billion capex for Argentina copper project
Its Altar project holds about 32 billion pounds of copper resources and 6.7 million ounces of gold resources.
China tightens grip over rare earth supply quotas
The inclusion of imported ore signals a further tightening of supply, analysts said.
Scrap copper traders redirect metal to sidestep China levies
US metal dealers are redirecting China-bound shipments of scrap through Canada, Mexico and Vietnam to avoid 10% import tariffs.
Chinese lithium trading spikes amid volatility, supply concerns
Volumes for the Guangzhou Futures Exchange in July racked up the busiest month since the lithium contract was launched in 2023.
Gold Fields boosts dividend as profit triples on record bullion prices
The miner's gold production rose 24% to 1.136 million ounces in Q1.
US seeks to stockpile cobalt for first time in decades
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking offers for up to 7,500 tons of cobalt over the next five years in a contract worth up to $500 million.
Brazil Potash secures offtake agreement with Keytrade
Company was granted last year the license to build the Autazes project, pegged to be the largest fertilizer mine in Latin America within the Amazon rainforest.