Business and Finance

  • Galan Lithium secures $1.1m in funding for Argentina project

    26 Feb, 2025

    Lithium market fundamentals remain strong despite price volatility, says Pantera Minerals

    Pantera Minerals (ASX:PFE) has reaffirmed its confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the lithium market, despite recent price fluctuations. The company believes that global demand for lithium continues ... more

  • Firebird Metals inks MOU with Eramet for manganese ore supply

    26 Feb, 2025

    Firebird Metals inks MOU with Eramet for manganese ore supply

    Firebird Metals, an Australia-based company, has announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with French miner Eramet for the supply of manganese ore. The agreement supports the first phase of ... more

  • Canada considers export taxes on aluminium amid US tariff concerns

    20 Feb, 2025

    Canada considers export taxes on aluminium amid US tariff concerns

    Canada — In response to potential tariffs imposed by the United States on aluminium imports, Quebec Premier Francois Legault has suggested that Canada considers implementing export taxes on aluminium as a neg... more

  • Coeur Mining completes US$1.7b acquisition of SilverCrest Metals

    20 Feb, 2025

    Coeur Mining completes US$1.7b acquisition of SilverCrest Metals

    Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE: CDE) has finalised its US$1.7 billion acquisition of SilverCrest Metals Inc., marking a transformative step in the U.S.-based company's growth strategy. The deal, first announced in... more

  • Lithium market fundamentals remain strong despite price volatility, says Pantera Minerals
    26 Feb, 2025
  • Firebird Metals inks MOU with Eramet for manganese ore supply
    26 Feb, 2025
  • Canada considers export taxes on aluminium amid US tariff concerns
    20 Feb, 2025
  • Coeur Mining completes US$1.7b acquisition of SilverCrest Metals
    20 Feb, 2025

Firebird Metals inks MOU with Eramet for manganese ore supply

26 Feb, 2025
Firebird Metals inks MOU with Eramet for manganese ore supply
Firebird Metals, an Australia-based company, has announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with French miner Eramet for the supply of manganese ore. The agreement supports the first phase of Firebird's planned facility in China, which will produce battery-grade manganese sulphate (MnSO₄) and manganese tetra-oxide (Mn₃O₄). The companies aim to…

Canada considers export taxes on aluminium amid US tariff concerns

20 Feb, 2025
Canada considers export taxes on aluminium amid US tariff concerns
Canada — In response to potential tariffs imposed by the United States on aluminium imports, Quebec Premier Francois Legault has suggested that Canada considers implementing export taxes on aluminium as a negotiating tactic. This proposal comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's executive order that could significantly impact Canadian…

Coeur Mining completes US$1.7b acquisition of SilverCrest Metals

20 Feb, 2025
Coeur Mining completes US$1.7b acquisition of SilverCrest Metals
Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE: CDE) has finalised its US$1.7 billion acquisition of SilverCrest Metals Inc., marking a transformative step in the U.S.-based company's growth strategy. The deal, first announced in October 2024, was executed through a stock-for-stock transaction, with SilverCrest shareholders receiving 1.6022 Coeur common shares for each SilverCrest share.…

Pilbara Minerals completes acquisition of Latin Resources, expanding into Brazil

05 Feb, 2025
Pilbara Minerals completes acquisition of Latin Resources, expanding into Brazil
Pilbara Minerals Limited (PLS), an Australian-based lithium producer, has completed its acquisition of Latin Resources, marking a significant expansion into the Brazilian lithium market. The transaction, which was first announced on August 15, 2024, received strong support from Latin Resources' Board and shareholders. Dale Henderson, PLS Managing Director and CEO,…

Newmont Corporation completes non-core asset divestiture program

03 Feb, 2025
Newmont Corporation completes non-core asset divestiture program
Newmont Corporation has announced the sale of its Porcupine operation in Ontario, Canada to Discovery Silver Corp. for up to US$425 million, marking the final transaction in its non-core asset divestiture program. This strategic move is expected to generate up to $4.3 billion in total proceeds from asset sales and…