Trump picks former congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA
Zeldin’s portfolio is expected to include redrawing national monument boundaries to permit mining and development.
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Top gold ETF sees largest weekly outflow since 2022 on Trump win
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) saw an outflow of over $1 billion, the largest weekly fund outflow since July 2022.
Ascot Resources seeks TSX exemption for $37 million financing
The funds will be used by Ascot to resuscitate its Premier gold project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle.
Mubadala prepares for sale of Brazil’s Porto Sudeste, Mina Gerais iron ore mines
Formed in 2016, the project includes two mines and their processing units.
Column: Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens
Donald Trump's win has not sparked a repeat of the explosive copper rally which followed his unexpected victory in 2016.
Resolute CEO detention in Mali comes amid West Africa mining squeeze
Mali’s military junta — crippled by sanctions and cut off from Western aid — is at the forefront of the push, aggressively pursuing both Resolute and Barrick Gold.
Zimbabwe to end tax relief for miners to spur mineral processing
President Emmerson Mnangagwa said last month the government would introduce incentives to encourage mining companies to process their output locally.
Chilean regulator charges Codelco smelter over emissions violation
The charges are related to alleged emissions violations at its Potrerillos copper smelter in the Atacama region.
Australian iron ore giants’ shares sink on disappointing China stimulus
Analysts at Citi last week forecast a grim near-term outlook for iron ore prices, expecting iron ore to average $85 per tonne in 2026.