Vale, BHP, Samarco could close $18bn deal over Brazil dam collapse Sources expect a final agreement to be reached in October. Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 12:10 pm
Canada Nickel may net $500m Ottawa loan for giant Crawford project The project holds 2.5 billion tonnes grading 0.24% nickel for 13.3 billion lb. of contained metal. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 6, 2024 | 10:38 am
US Steel assets face chopping block without Japan deal United States Steel Corp. faces the prospect of being broken apart and sold in parts if Nippon Steel Corp.’s $14.1 billion takeover fails. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 10:00 am
First Quantum to invest $3.5 billion in Taca Taca copper project in Argentina — report According to Rumbo Minero International, representatives of the Canadian mining company met with Argentine officials. Staff Writer | September 6, 2024 | 9:46 am
Gold price declines as US jobs data fuels debate on rate cut size Fed officials have said they’re now more concerned about risks to the labor market than about inflation. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 9:38 am
China lodges WTO complaint over Canada’s EV and metal tariffs Canada announced last week it would impose 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs effective October 1. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 7:05 am
Iron ore price flicks higher from lowest close in nearly two years The flick higher on Friday ends five days of losses amid torrid conditions in China’s steel market. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 6:57 am
Perseus Mining ups stake in Guinea-focused miner Perseus Mining's interest in Predictive Discovery, which is advancing the Bankan gold project in Guinea, is now 19.9%. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2024 | 5:48 am
Nexa Resources sells Peru copper asset for up to $29 million Nexa said the buyer, Canada’s Olympic Precious Metals, will initially pay $4.3 million, with rest subject to milestones being met. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2024 | 3:43 am