September 26, 2024

Zijin wants its Africa copper mine to rival the world’s biggest

Kamoa-Kakula, in which Zijin and Ivanhoe both hold a 39.6% stake, may surpass BHP’s ageing Escondida mine in Chile.

September 25, 2024

Global mining index soars as China, US stimulus converge

The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index has gained 14% since Sept. 6 in its biggest jump this year.

September 25, 2024

Iron ore price jumps to over three-week high on China stimulus, soft global supply

China's central bank on Wednesday lowered the cost of its medium-term loans to banks.

September 24, 2024

US-led group weighs funding more mineral projects to counter China dominance

The Minerals Security Partnership has already announced support for 13 projects since the collaboration began in 2022.

September 24, 2024

Firebird fully permitted to operate manganese plant in China

Firebird previously indicated that it would make a final investment decision in the second half of 2024.

September 24, 2024

Tianqi to keep fighting for say in SQM lithium deal

Authorities in Chile have been pushing for the state to have a more significant role in managing the country’s lithium resources.

September 24, 2024

China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group are defying low prices to develop a deposit in Africa.

September 24, 2024

Iron ore price posts steepest daily rise in over 1 year on fresh China stimulus

China's central bank unveiled its biggest stimulus since the pandemic to pull the economy out of its deflationary funk.

September 23, 2024

Ivanhoe Electric unit secures $55 million Chinese investment for vanadium battery business

In addition to forming a JV, Ivanhoe and VRB will also establish a separate US-based vanadium redox battery business, to be located in Arizona.

September 23, 2024

Iron ore price hits over 1-year low on soft China demand prospects, firmer supply

Stainless steel exports in China hit a record high in August.