December 4, 2024

Iron ore price gains as China stimulus hopes outweigh worries of escalating trade tensions

Hopes of more fiscal stimulus from the upcoming Central Economic Work Conference in China helped prices.

December 4, 2024

Workers’ strike slows production at B2Gold’s Fekola mine, sources say

Between 1,875 and 2,000 workers at B2Gold's Fekola mine in Mali launched the seven-day strike on Nov. 29.

December 4, 2024

Orano says Niger has taken control of uranium mine

Authorities in Niger have taken control of the Somair uranium mine.

December 3, 2024

The fight over Ghana’s illegal gold rush exposes election risks

The environmental damage has triggered a wave of protest in the capital Accra demanding a ban on all small-scale mining operations in places like Tarkwa.

December 3, 2024

Canada mining group uses China ban to push back on Trump tariffs

“Imposing tariffs on Canadian mineral and metal exports to the US would run counter to the shared goals of secure and reliable supply chains,” the MAC said.

December 3, 2024

Rio Tinto sells copper mine stake to Sumitomo for $399 million

Sumitomo is slated to acquire a 30% equity share of the Winu project in Australia.

December 3, 2024

Biden to announce millions in African Lobito corridor funding

Biden is expected to announce an additional $600 million in financing during his trip to Angola.

December 3, 2024

Portugal plans to hold delayed lithium tender in 2025

The international tender for lithium prospecting will target six areas in the north and center of the country.

December 3, 2024

Vale sees China steel production declining, other regions to grow

The company said it will adjust its distribution network to answer to the geographical changes on global steel production.

December 3, 2024

Steel industry will take more time to decarbonize, says Vale CEO

The miner reported an output of about 328 million tonnes this year.