CHART: Global mining and metals – a reality check
A new report by McKinsey’s energy and materials practice outlines a global mining and metals industry emerging from a few years of boom and bust and price fluctuations the consulting…
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BofA sees strong 2025 for copper, while iron ore prices to drift lower
While the outlook for iron ore appears grim, BofA remains bullish on copper due to strong structural demand.
Beaver Creek: Rule, Hathaway, Giustra reflect on surging gold price, humdrum equities
Beaver Creek, Col. – Industry leaders debated the roles of economic uncertainty, inflation and monetary policy in driving gold to a record high this week even as many gold equities…
The Metals Company advances commercial-scale processing of deep-sea nodules
TMC and its partner PAMCO have produced approximately 500 tonnes of calcine during the first phase of a commercial-scale campaign.
Uranium market under pressure, but long-term outlook remains positive
The uranium market has faced some short-term pressure, with spot prices dropping below US$80 per lb. after hitting a peak of US$107 in February. Despite this drop, prices are still…
India’s rallying jewelry trade helps sustain gold price
Retail gold demand for jewelry in India is rebounding despite record prices for the metal this year, according to BMO Capital Markets. The country lowered import duties on gold and…
Almonty nears first production at its tungsten mine in South Korea
Almonty Industries (TSX: AII, ASX: AII), which is closing in on first production from its Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea later this year, says it recently hosted a delegation…
Global copper surplus swells — report
The world’s surplus of refined copper quadrupled in the first half of 2024 compared to a year ago following a growth in production and recovery in mine output, preliminary data…
People in Mining: Stephen Stewart’s tactical moves lift Ore Group on several fronts
A decade ago, Stephen Stewart launched Ore Group with a clear strategy: capitalize on distressed assets from the global financial crisis and develop them into high-potential projects. His approach has…
Video: Aurania pivots from Ecuador to Europe
Aurania Resources (TSXV: ARU; US-OTC: AUIF), led by a key member of the Aurelian Resources team that discovered the rich Fruta del Norte gold mine in Ecuador, is turning away…
Video: EMX Royalty touts record cash flows as portfolio matures
EMX Royalty (TSXV: EMX; NYSE-AM: EMX) has changed from prospect generator to cash generator, reporting a record US$37 million in revenue last year, CEO David Cole says. This growth is…
JV Video: Dundee’s Clevr tech avoids cyanide in gold processing alternative
Dundee Corp.’s (TSX: DC-A) Clevr process, a cyanide-free method for gold recovery, could boost mining in regions where the toxin’s use is controversial or restricted, president and CEO Jonathan Goodman…