Maaden considers bond sale to fund expansion Miner is considering an international bond sale this year to help fund a more than $12 billion investment program. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2025 | 7:39 am
South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:27 am
Iron ore price hits four-week high on lower shipments, softer dollar Rio Tinto reported its lowest annual shipments in two years. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:23 am
Will Indonesia shut the nickel spigot to spur prices? Indonesia’s clout in the global nickel market rivals OPEC’s in oil. Trish Saywell | January 16, 2025 | 6:00 am
Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 5:54 am
Antofagasta misses 2024 copper target, keeps 2025 guidance Antofagasta — which operates four copper mines in Chile — maintained its 2025 guidance at 660,000 to 700,000 tonnes. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 4:03 am
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. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 5:26 pm
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. Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 5:19 pm
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. Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 2:55 pm