Australia’s resources minister seeks investment from Korea, Japan Madeleine King will be meeting Japan's trade minister Ken Saito, and South Korean trade and energy minister Duk-geun Ahn. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:54 am
Endeavour goes to court to end strike at Burkina Faso gold mine Endeavour has slumped 18% this year. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 7:45 am
Codelco pays heavy price for ramping up debt burden to fund over-budget projects The miner sold two tranches of debt worth a total of $2 billion last week at 230 basis points and 235 points above US Treasuries. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 7:42 am
Russian tycoon’s investment group sells Polymetal stake to Omani-owned consortium Polymetal International is seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were sanctioned by the US in 2023. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:07 am
Nornickel forecasts further nickel, palladium output drop this year The miner said it was hit by adverse geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs, following a drop in production in 2023. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:02 am
Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 6:56 am
Metallurgical coke used in next-gen cement, concrete Graphene derived from coke could serve as a reinforcing additive in cement and a replacement for sand in concrete. Staff Writer | January 29, 2024 | 6:06 am
Nunavut grants White Cliff exploration permit for copper project The regulatory approval marks a major step in the permitting process, allowing the firm to appoint contractors for this year’s activities. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 3:45 am
High-voltage tower serving Poderosa gold mine in Peru destroyed by illegal miners This is the 11th time in a year that illegal miners have attacked La Poderosa's energy infrastructure. Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 12:09 pm