May 28, 2024

Copper price: the squeeze has been squoze 

A deeper copper price correction is likely and a new report makes predictions of $40,000/t seem even sillier than they were a week ago. 

May 28, 2024

Kincora partners with AngloGold on NJNB project in Australia

AngloGold may earn up to 80% of the project.

May 28, 2024

BHP and Anglo remain split on South Africa as time runs out

BHP has until 5 p.m. London on Wednesday to commit to an offer.

May 28, 2024

Firebird receives first key permit for Chinese manganese sulphate plant

Construction of the plant is projected to take approximately 12-15 months, with start of operations targeted for late 2025.

May 28, 2024

EU, Australia sign critical minerals pact to diversify supply chains

Ministers in Canberra and Brussels signed an MOU on Tuesday, which will be followed by the joint development of “concrete actions” over the next six months.

May 28, 2024

Berkeley seeks $1bn in damages from Spain over uranium mine dispute

The Retortillo project received preliminary approval in 2013, but Spain's Energy Ministry denied final approval in 2021 and 2023.

May 27, 2024

Arafura Rare Earths secures up to $300 million in finance from Canada

The company already has supply agreements with Hyundai, Kia and Siemens Gamesa.

May 27, 2024

BHP, Rio Tinto to fast-track electric haul truck trials

The partnership is part of BHP and Rio Tinto’s larger efforts to lower their operational emissions and reach net zero by 2050.

May 24, 2024

Glencore’s Australia carbon storage project blocked because of groundwater risk

The company's pilot project aimed to pump 330,000 metric tons of liquefied carbon dioxide from a coal-fired power plant.

May 24, 2024

Utah ranked top jurisdiction for mining investment by Fraser Institute

Rounding out the top five were Nevada, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Western Australia.