US bans imports from 37 Chinese firms over forced labor charge
The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US.
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Vale Indonesia awards Petrosea $1 billion contract for nickel ore mining
The contract will be signed in March is effective for 10 years, Vale said on Wednesday.
US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain
The companies said they will leverage their complementary expertise to advance efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of critical minerals within the US.
Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments slip, sees global economic resilience
The company shipped 328.6 million tonnes of iron ore from Pilbara in 2024.
Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed
Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover.
Rio Tinto, UNBC to research water security, fish ecology in Nechako Watershed
A total of $1.75 million in funding from Rio Tinto will support two research chairs at UNBC for the next five years.
Canada wants G-7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway
Canada has been thinking about supporting investment through measures such as pricing floors to address alleged market manipulation.
China State Grid plans record $89 billion spend amid green surge
The grid operator for roughly 80% of the nation.
Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion
The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again underperformed bullion.
