Copper price rises as China considers trade talks with US China’s Commerce Ministry said it had noted senior US officials’ desire to begin talks. Staff Writer | May 2, 2025 | 9:19 am
US adds 10 more mining projects to fast-track permitting list The latest 10 include the proposed copper-nickel mine in Minnesota under a joint venture between Glencore and Teck. Reuters | May 2, 2025 | 9:03 am
US, Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal Developing mines in countries with established mining sectors such as Canada and Australia can take 10 to 20 years, mining consultants said. Reuters | May 2, 2025 | 8:23 am
US pushing for Congo-Rwanda peace, minerals deals For decades, Congo has been at odds with Rwanda due to ethnic tensions and control over the region's natural resources. Staff Writer | May 2, 2025 | 8:02 am
Vedanta weighs Zambia copper IPO to fund $1 billion investment The company regained control of the Konkola Copper Mines assets in Zambia last year. Bloomberg News | May 2, 2025 | 8:01 am
Agnico Eagle calls for Canadian Arctic strategy amid US threats Agnico is expanding its Hope Bay Gold project in Nunavut. Reuters | May 2, 2025 | 7:05 am
Gold Fields renews push to acquire Gold Road Gold Fields is after Gold Road again, targeting full control of the Gruyere mine amid record gold prices and rising sector deal activity. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2025 | 3:41 am
Economic impact of mining projects in British Columbia valued at $65 billion, says MABC MABC’s 2025 Economic Impact Study assesses the potential economic impact of 18 proposed critical mineral mines, six precious metal mines, and three steelmaking coal mines. Staff Writer | May 1, 2025 | 3:52 pm
Albemarle CEO says ‘math doesn’t work’ for US lithium refinery project Last year, the company paused plans to build a $1.3 billion processing plant in South Carolina due in part to overproduction from Chinese rivals. Reuters | May 1, 2025 | 3:00 pm