Private equity deals in mining set to rise on energy transition needs, says S&P Global
Global output of most battery metals has been declining due to weak prices, highlighting the need for new investments to grow the supply.
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Copper shrugs off global gloom as Chinese buyers squeeze supply
The global copper market is flashing signs of tightness, as strong Chinese buying squeezes scant supplies even in the face of worries about a looming industrial downturn.
Saudi Arabia and US to sign mining deal
The deal, which will focus on collaboration in mining and mineral resources, is expected to be signed with the US Department of Energy.
Mining murders show Peru’s struggles with illegal gold rush
Thirteen security guards kidnapped from one of Peru’s largest gold mines were found dead on Sunday.
Gold Fields, AngloGold pause Ghana JV talks
The companies planned to combine the Iduapriem and Tarkwa mines in Ghana to create Africa’s largest gold operation.
Ma’aden deploys space technology to explore projects across Arabian Shield
The initiative will be delivered through the regional joint venture established by Fleet Space Technologies and Tahreez.
CIA’s venture capital arm invests in Colorado-based critical minerals startup
Company said its technology offers a low-impact way to extract high-purity critical minerals from unconventional and previously uneconomic sources.
TriStar Gold’s Brazil project nearly doubles in value after prefeasibility update
The project's after-tax NPV (discounted at 5%) is estimated at $603 million, with an IRR of 40% and payback of two years.
Romania’s political shift may jolt mining, US ties
Romania has major reserves of rare earths, gold and copper, which have attracted interest from Canadian and American firms.