July 19, 2024

Boliden’s Q2 earnings disappoint despite near fivefold rise

The miner said higher metal prices boosted its earnings, while lower treatment charges and metal premiums weighed on the result.

July 19, 2024

Serbia locks lithium deals with the EU amid Jadar’s revival

The country, home to Rio Tinto's Jadar project, inked a series of deals granting EU members exclusive access to Serbian lithium.

July 18, 2024

USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies 

Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.

July 18, 2024

German Chancellor defends planned lithium deal with Serbia

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are currently in discussions with Serbia’s government to invest in the country.

July 18, 2024

Blank-check firm to buy Turkish mine in $290 million bet on copper demand

The Gediktepe mine marks the beginning of ACG's global copper consolidation strategy.

July 18, 2024

Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba signs $310 million lithium mine deal

The company did not name the investors, only saying they were "leading foreign British and Chinese companies in the global lithium market".

July 18, 2024

UK gold coin sales jump on concerns over Labour’s fiscal plans

While the possibility of a capital gains hike by Labour adds to the coins’ appeal, it’s one of many potential drivers for the Mint’s increased sales.

July 18, 2024

Turkish envoy visits Niger to secure uranium supplies

The trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights from Canadian and French companies to develop uranium deposits.

July 18, 2024

Swiss June gold exports fall to the lowest in more than two years

Gold prices hit a record high of $2,483.60 per ounce on Wednesday.

July 18, 2024

Mercedes, Stellantis in talks to back Serbia’s lithium plans

The carmakers are willing to follow Rio Tinto Group’s investment in the proposed Jadar mine.