CMOC sets cobalt production record in 2024
China’s CMOC Group produced a record cobalt volume in 2024, driven by the rapid ramp-up of its African mines. The world’s No. 1 cobalt miner announced Monday it produced 114,165…
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Cameco’s uranium, Ivanhoe’s copper, Agnico’s gold lead BofA’s picks this year
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ), Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF), Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) and Steel Dynamics (Nasdaq: STLD) are Bank of America’s top choices for…
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals raises US$537M in race for critical minerals
KoBold Metals has raised US$537 million in its latest funding round as it seeks to become a key player in critical minerals needed for the energy transition. Supported by investors such…
ACG’s US$200M in bonds to finance Turkey copper mine
ACG Metals (LSE: ACG), founded by a mining executive who helped create aluminum giant Rusal, plans to raise US$200 million in bonds to help fund the Turkish copper mine it bought…
Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025?
In order to focus on what will be important in determining gold prices in 2025, we first need to lay out three important points that help frame New York-based CPM…
Spotlight: Global gold projects in view
Geopolitical and economic uncertainty helped drive gold to record highs last year and many believe prices will remain elevated in 2025. Here’s a look at eight juniors with compelling gold…
London Symposium Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios
Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month. The Northern Miner’s International Metals Symposium on Dec….
Supply shortage looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey
Vehicle and battery makers are “likely to confront persistent long-term challenges” in keeping up with demand by the end of the decade, according to a new report by McKinsey &…
Why artisanal miners need a digital investment market
A group of financial and industry backers for artisanal mining (ASM) plans to set up a digital marketplace where this vast informal sector can find support and funding online. ASM…
London Symposium Video: Beaty receives TNM’s lifetime achievement award
Mining industry pioneer Ross Beaty joined mining icons like Peter Munk and Robert Friedland after receiving The Northern Miner’s lifetime achievement award. He is celebrated for founding 15 companies, including…
Ganfeng starts Goulamina lithium mine output in Mali
Ganfeng Lithium (HK: 1772) has commenced production of the first stage of its Goulamina spodumene project in Mali, according to the South China Morning Post. It’s potentially one of the largest…
Lithium market could see modest recovery in 2025: Adamas Intelligence
After years of torrid growth, 2024 was a lacklustre year for the global electric vehicle industry and, consequently, for global lithium demand. While the EV market in Asia Pacific performed…