Mali’s gold production plunges 23% in 2024 The government's conflict with mining companies could be the reason for the lower output, an official says. Reuters | February 9, 2025 | 8:22 am
Trump says Nippon Steel eyes US Steel investment, not purchase His comments add to investor concern that the merger agreement is effectively over. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2025 | 10:19 am
Trudeau tells CEOs Trump wants to annex Canada for critical minerals Canadian Prime Minister said US President's desire to annex the northern nation “is a real thing” due to its abundance of critical minerals. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2025 | 4:17 pm
Gold and silver prices are pushing higher. Here’s why So far this year, spot gold has risen 32% and spot silver has gained 11%. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 7, 2025 | 2:48 pm
Infographic: Lithium exploration in Canada The Northern Miner takes a look at how market capitalizations among the main players exploring for lithium in Canada differ between the price's peak and its present level. Blair McBride and Samson Levy | February 7, 2025 | 1:35 pm
Copper production from Chile rose nearly 5% last year Production from BHP's Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, increased 51% in December. Reuters | February 7, 2025 | 9:50 am
Rio2 begins construction of Fenix gold mine in Chile Fenix represents one of the largest undeveloped gold oxide, heap leach projects in the Americas. Staff Writer | February 7, 2025 | 8:41 am
China’s central bank buys more gold as prices hit record Gold reserves held by the People’s Bank of China rose for a third straight month in January. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2025 | 7:49 am
Endeavour Silver nears completion of Terronera project in Mexico The miner expects Terronera to be ready for full commissioning in early Q2 2025. Staff Writer | February 7, 2025 | 7:43 am