Nippon Steel confident of completing US Steel acquisition The planned $14.9 billion deal has drawn criticism from Democratic and Republican lawmakers. Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 3:49 am
China’s coal king is catching up with its new battery champions Battery giants are at the forefront of the global energy transition, but on the stock market they’re being outshined by the dirtiest fossil fuel. Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 3:26 am
Endeavour Mining plunges after firing CEO for serious misconduct The miner removed de Montessus after discovering an alleged “irregular payment instruction” of $5.9 million related to an asset sale. Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 3:21 am
Freeport Indonesia requests export ban exemption beyond May 2024 The company's smelter will not reach full capacity before December. Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 3:10 am
Cordoba rises on $40 million for Colombian copper project The latest installment from JCHX bolsters Cordoba’s financial standing as it seeks to reorganize its debt. Henry Lazenby | January 4, 2024 | 2:42 pm
Lithium price plummet due to continue Australia, which mined about half the world’s lithium in 2022, forecasts the spot price of spodumene will fall to $2,200 per tonne in 2025. Colin McClelland | January 4, 2024 | 1:45 pm
Buenaventura sees Antofagasta as ally in copper growth plans While the Lima-based company is known mainly for its precious metal mines, it also owns 20% of the giant Cerro Verde copper mine operated by Freeport-McMoRan. Bloomberg News | January 4, 2024 | 12:43 pm
Palladium price falls as concern EVs will destroy demand returns to the fore Commodity analysts said technical factors also played a part. Reuters | January 4, 2024 | 11:59 am
Wealth Minerals releases positive PEA for $1.15bn Kuska lithium project in Chile Baseline capital expenditures are estimated at $749 million, including $44 million to be spent on additional exploration and permitting. Staff Writer | January 4, 2024 | 10:42 am