Access our research platformsSign-in to our platforms to access our extensive research, our latest insight, data and analytics and to connect to our industry experts.Comstock Resources today tightened its grip on the Haynesville basin with a US$2.2 billion cash-and-stock deal to buy privately-held Covey Park.Robert Clarke, director, US Lower 48, at global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenz...Read More

Artemis all set thanks to unique approachSPONSOREDartemis resourcesOverall copper production is forecast to grow 20.5% through 2030 to 7.04 million tonnes a year, peaking in 2027 at 7.33Mt based on the portfolio of projects Cochilco maintains, while production from existing mines is forecast to fall 30% over the period to account for 4.08Mt in 2030. Lower grade, deposit exhaustion are the main rea...Read More

Artemis all set thanks to unique approachSPONSOREDartemis resourcesTotal copper production for the December quarter amounted to 80,900t, up 4% year on year but down 2.4% quarter on quarter, taking full year output to 311,400t - 4% ahead of guidance. KAZ said the slight quarter on quarter drop was "due to seasonal impact on oxide volumes and lower grades" at Aktogay, while higher grades were offset...Read More

Artemis all set thanks to unique approachSPONSOREDartemis resourcesIn a November 2018 report, RFC Ambrian declared the cupboard was bare for copper M&A, despite most copper miners having the financial capacity to deal and a desire to restock portfolios.Read More

Artemis all set thanks to unique approachSPONSOREDartemis resourcesMarket indices, diversified mining equities and commodity prices sank at the start of this week amid concerns about the impact of the virus which originated in China, with the country accounting for about half of global demand for mined commodities. Artemis all set thanks to unique approachSPONSOREDartemis resourcesRBC's Tyler...Read More

A mixture of fears over supply disruptions amid the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak and low stocks in Rotterdam are giving European traders enough leverage to increase their offers substantially, which has already an effect on prices.Fastmarkets' manganese 99.7% electrolytic manganese flake, in-whs Rotterdam price assessment rose to $1,725-1,800 per tonne on January 29, up by 3.7% from $1,680- 1,720 pe...Read More

U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 21 points in pre-opening trade. Index futures were virtually unchanged following release of economic reports at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus for first estimate of fourth quarter was growth at a 2.1% annual rate, unchanged from the third quarter. Actual was 2.1%. Consensus for Weekly Jobless Claims was 215,000 versus upwardl...Read More

In a January research note on battery raw materials, consultants Wood Mackenzie outlined the main themes to look for in 2020: The following is an edited version of the article. For more information visit www.woodmac.com.1. Key EV markets to start growing againIn 2019, the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) market contracted. According to the Chinese Automotive Manufacturers Association, NEV sal...Read More

Fortuna Silver Mines (TSX: FVI; NYSE: FSM) is contesting demands for a royalty of 3% of the billing value of minerals obtained from the concession hosting its San Jose mine in Oaxaca, Mexico.The company recently received a notice from Mexico's Direccion General de Minas (General Directorate of Mines) that its mining concession will be cancelled if US$30 million plus value-added-taxes (VAT) in roya...Read More

Benchmark iron ore prices fell on Jan. 29 as China - responsible for more than 70% of the world's seaborne iron ore trade - struggles to control the deadly coronavirus outbreak.The Chinese import price of 62% Fe content ore dropped more than 7% to $86.84 per dry metric tonne, according to Fastmarkets MB, after trade resumed following the Chinese lunar new year break.The number of confirmed cases j...Read More

Chinese miner MMG has once again halted copper shipments from its Las Bambas operation, one of Peru's largest copper producers, following a road blockade by a local community protesting against alleged ongoing pollution of their lands.The preventive measure, aimed at protecting trucks to and from the mine, has stopped supplies from getting through and suspended the transport of concentrates to por...Read More

In 2019, gold had its best performance since 2010, rising 18.4% in U.S. dollar terms. It also outperformed major global bond and emerging market stock benchmarks over that period. In addition, gold reached record highs in most major currencies except the U.S. dollar and Swiss franc.Gold rose most between early June and early September as uncertainty increased and interest rates fell. But investors...Read More

Cardinal heading down familiar gold roadSPONSOREDcardinal resourcesSarama right in the middle of big exploration, corporate build-upSPONSOREDsarama resources Exore excels in Cote d'IvoireSPONSOREDexore resourcesCase study: platform financeSPONSOREDminexiaSpeaking recently on the CNBC cable business channel, Palmer portrayed Newmont as moving beyond its role as a gold proxy to embrace those he...Read More

Nickel and copper are the bull stand-outs in the latest Reuters poll of base met...Read full newsRead More

FP Dealmakers: One question that remains for 2020, and beyond is what effect the expected consolidation will have on Canada's mining sectorRead full newsRead More

The preventive measure seeks to protect trucks to and from the mine amid fresh protests against alleged pollution.Read full newsRead More

A new report by McKinsey found30 to 50% of production of three top commodities is concentrated in areas where water stress is already high.Read full newsRead More

Post lunar new year trading in iron ore resumes as coronavirus cases surpass 2002 SARS outbreak.Read full newsRead More

Precious metals miner Fresnillo said on Wednesday its annual gold production fel...Read full newsRead More

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