October 18, 2023

Gold price rises to 11-week high on escalating Middle East conflict

Bullion has been on the rise since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month, up more than 5% over that period.

October 18, 2023

The top 50 biggest stage.mining.companies in the world

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

October 17, 2023

Nigeria to require mining firms to invest in domestic processing

Government wants to boost processing and refining of metals like lithium and zinc within the country.

October 17, 2023

Glencore to shut Mount Isa copper mines by 2025, cut 1,000 jobs – AFR

Move will result in the loss of about 1,000 jobs, though it will keep its refinery and smelters open in North Queensland.

October 16, 2023

US DOI draft study poses further setback for Alaska’s Ambler road project

The US Department of the Interior found that as many as 66 communities whose subsistence-style living activities could be affected.

October 16, 2023

China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race

The lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than half of global resources.

October 16, 2023

Mali to meet or exceed forecast for industrial gold output

Production is expected to reach or even exceed its 67.7 tonnes forecast for 2023, according to a mines ministry official.

October 16, 2023

US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit

The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

October 16, 2023

Tsingshan plans $233 million lithium-related investment in Chile

Company to set up a plant to produce lithium iron phosphate, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said.

October 15, 2023

Global markets brace for more volatility amid Israel conflict

Gold surged by the most since March on Friday.