Mining veteran Mick Davis raises $590 million for metals fund So far, he has bought into five companies, including silicon and tin producers. Bloomberg News | April 18, 2023 | 7:46 am
China’s Yunnan Tin says Myanmar mining halt could hit global supply Myanmar’s ethnic minority Wa militia will suspend all work at mines in areas it controls from August. Reuters | April 18, 2023 | 7:42 am
Teck CEO sees split plan as ‘most strategic’ option for shareholders Shareholders plan to vote on the split later this month, even as Glencore is pursuing a $22.5 billion bid of its own to buy Teck. Reuters | April 18, 2023 | 7:38 am
Supply-chain problems in the forecast as battery metals demand surges – study Under a scenario where 40% of vehicles are electric by 2050, the need for lithium globally will increase by 2,909% from the 2020 level. Staff Writer | April 18, 2023 | 5:13 am
B2Gold begins phased closure of Namibia mine It will gradually reduce Otjikoto's open pit production until 2031, when it will cease operations completely. MINING.COM Editor | April 18, 2023 | 5:06 am
Billionaire Robert Friedland comes out in defence of Teck He warned Canada should not take lightly Glencore's attempted takeover of Teck, which has a track record of supporting local juniors. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2023 | 3:45 am
Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs? At this time, yes. Jack Lifton - Executive Chairman of the Critical Minerals Institute | April 17, 2023 | 5:02 pm
Anglo American’s Los Bronces project granted environmental permit Environmental permit approved for $3 billion extension of Anglo's Los Bronces copper project. Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 4:44 pm
Theft of $1 million in gold suspends Argentina mine project Thieves broke into the gold room at Patagonia's Cap-Oeste project in the province of Santa Cruz in the early hours of April 17. Bloomberg News | April 17, 2023 | 4:18 pm