Glencore buys stakes in Norsk Hydro and Vale’s assets in Brazil
Glencore (LSE: GLEN) said on Thursday is buying a 30% stake in Brazil’s alumina refinery Alunorte from Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro and a 5%…
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Sudbury nickel juniors build on region’s history as a metal powerhouse
Amid an increasing demand for nickel, driven largely by the growing need for electric vehicle batteries, a handful of exploration companies are making their mark…
Ontario seeks to speed up mining projects by easing some permits
Ontario plans to ease applications to harvest tailings, defer up-front environmental assurance payments and broaden mine-closure plans, according to new legislation proposed on Thursday. The…
Sigma Lithium stock surges on Tesla takeover rumours
Shares of Sigma Lithium (TSXV: SGMA) rose more than 20% on Tuesday morning following a long-weekend media report that electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)…
U.S. markets rebound during Jan. 9-13 trading period
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained an impressive 672 points or 2% during the Jan. 9-13 trading week to close at 34,302.61, and the S&P…
Vale evaluates offers for $2.5B base metals unit
Vale (NYSE: VALE), one the world’s largest iron ore miner and the top nickel producer, has shortlisted suitors for a 10% of its base metals…
U.S. markets continue to slide during Dec. 12 – 16 trading week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 556 points, or 1.7%, to 32,920.46, and the S&P 500 lost 82 points or 2.1%, over the week to…
US markets fell during Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 trading week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 404.67 points, or 1.2%, to 33,942.36, and the S&P 500 lost 30.31 points or 0.8%, over the week to…
Vale signs MOUs to develop ‘Mega Hubs’ in Middle East
Vale (NYSE: VALE) has signed three memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to jointly study the feasibility of developing industrial complexes or ‘mega hubs’ in the Kingdom…
Brazilian president-elect Lula vows greener mining
A new Brazilian government under president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva could mean more environmental responsibility, according to a group representing the mining cities of…
Royalty firm Ecora plans transition to green metals despite lucrative coal contract
Ecora Resources (TSX: ECOR), a mining royalties company, is betting its shift to green-economy investing in projects by giants such as Vale (NYSE: VALE) and…
Vale opens first phase of $945M copper complex expansion in Sudbury
Vale (NYSE: VALE), the world’s largest iron ore and nickel producer, has opened the first phase of a $945 million expansion at its Copper Cliff…