Top 20 copper drillers: Andes dominate
The Northern Miner’s list of top 20 copper drill results in this year’s first half reflects the strong exploration momentum in the Andes of Chile and Argentina, as well as…
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Beaver Creek: ‘Paper gold is over’ as BRICS build dollar-free payments
Beaver Creek, Colo. – Canadian dealmaker Frank Giustra says the age of paper gold is ending as BRICS nations stand up a parallel financial system that routes around the U.S….
Higher costs pinch Indonesian nickel producers
A persistent nickel ore shortage in Indonesia is raising costs for producers even as a wider global surplus in the refined metal caps prices, according to a market summary this…
AI demand seen pushing copper price longer term
The copper price faces short-term headwinds from trade wars and weakening United States consumption, but longer-term demand from artificial intelligence and grid electrification is set to overwhelm supply, Red Cloud…
Infographic: Why most US copper is from the Southwest
Copper mining in the four southwestern states of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah produces almost all of the United States’ red metal output. In 2024, almost two-thirds of the total…
Agnico sells out of Orla for $560M
Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM), Canada’s largest gold miner by output and market value, has sold its 11% stake in Orla Mining (TSX: OLA; NYSE: ORLA) for nearly $561 million…
Pan American assays boost outlook at La Colorada
Pan American Silver (NYSE, TSX: PAAS) reported major drill results from its La Colorada mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, pointing to new high-grade silver veins that could expand mineral resources, extend…
China’s steel demand share to plunge 36% by 2050
China’s steel consumption is projected to decline steadily over the next decade, marking a structural shift in global demand dynamics, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. The country…
Who controls uranium?
When we look at uranium resources through the lens of geopolitical spheres of control, the story is telling.
Anglo sells rest of Amplats
Anglo American (LSE: AAL) sold its final stake in Valterra Platinum (JSE: VAL), formerly Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), as part of restructuring it began last year. The deal for the…
Teck hits growth pause to fix Chile copper mine
Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A, TECK.B); NYSE: TECK), Canada’s largest diversified miner, has deferred major expansion projects while it works to fix output problems at its flagship Quebrada Blanca (QB) copper…
World Gold Council proposes digital gold; price spikes
The World Gold Council has a new plan to allow investors to hold and trade digital versions of the yellow metal, issued on the same day the gold price set…