M&A won’t alleviate looming copper shortage, Barrick CEO warns
For Mark Bristow, BHP's approach to Anglo reinforces the necessity for industry investment in its future.
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China’s 2024 iron ore imports similar to last year – Vale
Imports by China, the world's biggest buyer, in 2024 are expected to be around 1.17 to 1.18 billion metric tons.
US Gold surges after obtaining Wyoming mining permit
A 2021 pre-feasibility study gave the project a 10-year mine life, averaging 108,500 oz. of gold equivalent output per year.
Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war
Despite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall.
Lower energy prices help Aurubis’ first-half profit
Group revenue for the first half of the year fell 6% to 8.25 billion euros, roughly in line with expectations.
Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt
Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.
China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion
The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity.
Equinor buys 45% stake in two US lithium projects
Equinor will initially compensate Standard Lithium $30 million and cover project expenses up to $33 million.
Indonesia says nickel reserves enough for expansion, despite moratorium call
Indonesia's high-grade nickel reserves is estimated to last until 2035, while its low-grade nickel until at least 2069.