Contango Ore agrees to $812M deal to buy Dolly Varden
The deal will give Contango increased exposure to silver through assets such as Dolly Varden’s Kitsault Valley project.
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Copper price climbs to fresh high on China outlook boost
Futures on the London Metal Exchange climbed as much as 1.3% to $11,771 a ton.
Congo miners urge urgent talks to clear cobalt export backlog
China is unlikely to see cobalt shipments from Congo’s new export quota before April, a veteran analyst said.
Global scramble for critical minerals to shape markets in 2026: BMI
BMI sees tight supply, industrial policy and critical minerals competition steering mining investment in 2026.
Anglo scraps executive bonus vote as Teck merger decision looms
Investors vote Dec. 9 on Anglo’s $53B Teck merger, a deal that could reshape copper output if regulators clear it.
Congo sets new export conditions to keep tight grip on cobalt
The new conditions require miners, among other things, to pre-pay a 10% royalty within 48 hours and secure a compliance certificate.
Silver, copper eclipse gold as top metals bets on supply fears
Since bullion hit a record on Oct. 20, it’s moved mostly sideways, while silver has gained more than 11% to a fresh record and copper has climbed almost 9%.
Column: Will the real Doctor Copper please step forward?
Copper's bull run is as much about market fracture as it is about a straightforward supply crunch.
Opinion: Awakening the Argentine giant
A lack of copper mining in Argentina has nothing to do with geology and all to do with politics.
