Canada pessimistic about quick end to US metals tariffs
The US imposed the tariffs on Canada and Mexico in June. Although Canada and Mexico agreed a renewed continental trade deal last week, the measures remain.
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Trafigura-backed copper miner Atalaya Mining seeks buyer
Atalaya Mining produced 166,000 tonnes of copper concentrate in 2017 and has a market capitalization of 327 million pounds ($433 million).
Lithium producer Livent falls 3.6 pct in market debut
The company's IPO of 20 million shares was priced at $17 per share on Wednesday, below its target range of $18 to $20 per share. The IPO raised $340 million.
Unloved gold sector regains shine with mergers, price spike
Darren Blasutti, President and CEO of Americas Silver says interest in the sector is picking up and that his company’s recently announced acquisition of Pershing Gold is a good example of that.
Gold gets ignored as global equity rout fails to fire up havens
Trump says the Federal Reserve’s gone ‘loco’ and the trade war’s heating up, yet traditional havens in times of trouble like gold are not getting any love.
Australia’s Fortescue announces $353m share buyback program
The program will begin after the iron ore miner releases its quarterly report on Oct. 25 and will remain in place for a period of up to 12 months.
Australian tungsten producer Wolf Minerals says its British unit has stopped trading
Wolf Minerals said on Thursday that it could not meet its short-term working capital needs after failing to reach a deal with its financial backers.
Evicted Kenyans demand compensation after mining firm exits
The East African nation's deposits are often in remote regions where the country's poorest live, but experts say few have reaped the rewards from mining.
Canadian space mining developer inks deal with US-based Moon Express
The companies will focus on mining exploration on the lunar surface and expect to pre-test later stage activities, such as excavation and infrastructure buildup.