December 9, 2024 Namib Minerals set for Nasdaq debut following $500m SPAC deal The proposed business combination, which implies a pro forma combined enterprise value of $609 million, represents the largest African de-SPAC deal to date.
December 9, 2024 Gold price hits 2-week high on renewed China purchases, Syria regime collapse The People’s Bank of China – a major buyer of the metal – announced that it has resumed purchases after a six-month hiatus.
December 9, 2024 Brazilian Nickel advances project financing with LOI for $550m The funding represents 40% of the Piauí nickel project’s overall financing package.
December 9, 2024 Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom The metal is expected to average $8,750 a ton in 2025, down from a prior forecast of $10,250.
December 9, 2024 Perpetua Resources, Sunshine Silver to explore antimony processing in Idaho Last week, China banned the export of antimony and other minerals such as germanium and gallium to the US.
December 6, 2024 Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.
December 6, 2024 Dealmaker sues Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work Ian Hannam, formerly one of JPMorgan's top rainmakers, alleges that Randgold had reneged on their agreement.
December 6, 2024 SSR to be 3rd-biggest US gold miner with Cripple Creek & Victor acquisition The miner announced the acquisition of CC&V in Colorado from Newmont on Friday.
December 5, 2024 Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.
December 5, 2024 Battery-electric railcar retrofits deployed at Carmeuse’s calcium mine in Michigan Intramotev's aim is that initial applications of its technology will include captive routes between mines and processing facilities.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
