September 20, 2024

US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector

Move will increase domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials to shift their production away from China.

September 19, 2024

A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build

Copper’s bull narrative is well understood, but building from zero is both worryingly risky and unappealingly pricey.

September 19, 2024

Gold Reserve drops out of US bidding for shares in Citgo parent

Houston-based Citgo is the crown jewel of Venezuela's companies overseas.

September 19, 2024

Copper price hits two-month high after Fed rate cut

Earlier this week, BofA projected copper to rise above $10,000 by 2025.

September 18, 2024

Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats up

Deal appetite has picked up as gold soared to successive records on the outlook for lower US interest rates, central-bank buying and haven demand.

September 18, 2024

White House says review of Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of US Steel ongoing

A source told Reuters this week that the US national security panel reviewing Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid.

September 18, 2024

Gold price sets new record on Fed’s first rate cut since 2020

Fed's announcement on Wednesday caps a period of flux in the gold market.

September 18, 2024

China pushes back on US probe of uranium exports

China said it is willing to continue "normal economic and trade cooperation" with countries around the world, including Russia.

September 17, 2024

US decision on Nippon’s bid for US Steel pushed back until after election

CFIUS needs more time to understand the impact of national security and engage with the parties, the Reuters source added.

September 17, 2024

Global green mining market to reach $16.9 billion by 2029 — report

Factors contributing to the projected growth include growing environmental legislation and regulatory pressures, BCC Research says.