Mining industry struggles with valuation gap amid shift to copper Big diversified miners are watching rival copper producers gradually grow beyond their reach. Reuters | September 27, 2024 | 7:28 am
Glencore Congo copper mine hit with $894 million royalty row Kamoto is one of the largest mines in Congo, exporting 200,000 tonnes of copper and 16,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2023. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2024 | 7:01 am
Fortescue, Liebherr secure orders for 100 electric mining trucks The two companies signed a $2.8 billion partnership to supply 360 of the trucks to Fortescue. Reuters | September 27, 2024 | 6:51 am
How Europe’s battery hope has become a symbol of the EV bust Northvolt was supposed to power Europe’s response to the likes of Tesla and China’s fast-growing electric vehicle makers. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2024 | 5:05 pm
Defense Metals, Saskatchewan Research Council team up to strengthen Canada’s REE supply chain The MOU provides a framework for the parties to leverage their respective capabilities and interests in the supply and processing of rare earth materials. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 4:38 pm
EnergyX raises another $50 million, opens new production facility in Austin, Texas The company's technology has raised over $110 million and is backed by investors including General Motors, Eni, and POSCO. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 1:33 pm
Volt Lithium achieves first production in Texas The company began operating its DLE system on September 17, 2024, and is currently optimizing its field unit. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 11:56 am
Teck partially shuts British Columbia zinc plant due to fire The Trail Operations represent one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 11:15 am
Miners prefer Canada to overseas: KPMG Nearly 80% of mining executives are optimistic about the wider industry's five-year growth prospects, up sharply from 62% in 2022. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 26, 2024 | 10:23 am