November 6, 2024

Canada approves Pan American’s sale of Peru gold mine to Zijin

Deal gives Pan American 60% of the future copper concentrate produced from La Arena II, with the intent to supply the North American markets.

November 6, 2024

Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom

Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom.

November 5, 2024

China highlights port connectivity, minerals, infrastructure with Mongolia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, said late on Tuesday that China would support more "qualified enterprises" to invest in Mongolia.

November 5, 2024

Copper price extends gain on Chinese recovery while US election looms

Prices climbed as much as 0.9% after China’s monthly services activity expanded at the fastest pace since July.

November 5, 2024

China zinc smelter group sets processing fees for Q1 2025

In August, major Chinese zinc smelters had agreed at a meeting to adjust planned maintenance on production lines and postpone commissioning of new capacity.

November 5, 2024

Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment

Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project.

November 4, 2024

Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems

Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association.

November 4, 2024

Copper price rises on weak dollar, China stimulus hopes

China’s Congress discussed raising local government debt ceilings to address hidden debt.

November 4, 2024

China’s top coal firms lean into power as mining profits slip

Mining costs are rising because of aging deposits that demand deeper bores and increased maintenance to avoid accidents.

October 31, 2024

UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025

Demand from the new energy vehicles, solar, wind and China's grid investment remains resilient; and copper is also benefiting from high-growth industries such as the data centres for AI and…