Mali starts seizing gold stocks at Barrick site, company memo says
Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto site has around four tonnes of gold stocked.
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China’s December copper imports hit 13-month high
For the whole of 2024, unwrought copper imports totalled 5.68 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.27%.
China 2024 iron ore imports hit record on resilient demand, steel exports
The world's largest iron ore consumer brought in a total of about 1.24 billion metric tons last year.
Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever
Analysts say that while the blocked deal could have a chilling effect on Japanese investment into the US, any damage to their wider relationship will probably be limited.
Copper smelting fees to remain low amid tight supply – Fastmarkets
Fastmarkets analyst sees a bumpy road ahead for the copper concentrates market in 2025, forecasting an annual average spot TC of $10.7 per tonne.
Mali to get $1.2 billion from miners after talks
Mali’s military leadership has taken a harsh stance against international miners with an extensive overhaul of the sector in recent years.
Gatos Silver posts solid 2024, preps takeover by First Majestic
The deal will merge Gatos’ main Cerro Los Gatos mine with First Majestic’s San Dimas mine in Durango, and its Santa Elena operation in Sonora.
Ukraine’s steel output up but fighting threatens coking coal supply
Ukraine's steel output rose by 21.6% in 2024.
Caterpillar celebrates 100 years
The manufacturing company officially turns 100 on April 15, marking a century of customer-centric innovation.
