December 15, 2024

Weaker growth and mining slowdown pressuring Australia, Treasurer says

Earnings from iron ore, Australia’s major export, are forecast to decline on waning prices that have dropped about a quarter this year.

December 15, 2024

US foreign investment panel split on Nippon-US Steel deal

CFIUS has until Dec. 22 to make a decision on whether to approve, block or extend the timeline for the deal's review.

December 14, 2024

Nornickel will return to positive free cash flow in 2025, CEO says

However, CEO Vladimir Potanin said the company will not distribute dividends before then.

December 14, 2024

Forensic technology aids Brazil’s crackdown on illicit Amazon gold trade

Historically, gold is notoriously difficult to trace, especially once metal from different sources has been melted together, erasing the original signatures.

December 13, 2024

Chinese coal prices slump to year’s low as stimulus disappoints

China’s coal market has been in steady decline since late September and has shed 14% from its high near the start of the year.

December 13, 2024

Charted: Copper vs. Oil Demand (1970-2040)

In 2021, Goldman Sachs declared copper “the new oil.”

December 13, 2024

Column: Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump

The benchmark smelter treatment charges for next year have been set by Chilean copper miner Antofagasta and China's Jiangxi Copper.

December 13, 2024

BHP seeks Brazil growth to emerge from shadow of mining disaster

BHP is assessing the future of copper mines inherited from OZ Minerals in northern Brazil’s Carajás region.

December 13, 2024

Gallium price rises to highest since 2011 following China export curbs

Gallium prices assessed by Fastmarkets rose to $595 per kilogram on Friday, a 17% increase over the previous level on Dec. 11.

December 13, 2024

Gold stocks big bargains

Gold stocks remain big bargains, still priced for bygone much-lower gold prices.