NATURAL RESOURCES News June 2021 Record copper price valuation Sandfire Resources have completed their largest shipment of copper concentrate from DeGrussa operating in Western Australia. The shipment was valued at US$64.5 million while their previous record stood at...
NATURAL RESOURCES News June 2021 ESG and patent law firms With ESG gaining prominence globally, combined with climate change and loss of biodiversity, there is an increasing demand for innovation to address these problems. This demand for innovation has resulted in...
NATURAL RESOURCES News June 2021 79 resources acquires Buck Gold Subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, 79 Resources Limited (79 Resources) which is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange has agreed to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of the...
NATURAL RESOURCES News June 2021 Iron-ore volatility Iron-ore which was once one of the world’s hottest commodities, is now the most volatile commodity in the world. Iron-ore which fuels the China steel industry, surged to a record high, collapsed into a bear market...
NATURAL RESOURCES News May 2021 Rio Tinto share prices rises Rio Tinto’s share price rises more than two-thirds over the past 12-month period despite its various challenges of 2020. Both strong iron ore and copper prices continue to propel the group’s earnings higher,...
NATURAL RESOURCES News May 2021 Cobalt price jumps 40% Cobalt prices have jumped 40% this year so far with the rise in demand from electric vehicle makers. Supply chain for rare metal and allegation of child labour have deterred electric carmakers from the use of...
NATURAL RESOURCES News May 2021 Global gold demand at 13-year low According to the World Gold Council (WGC), global demand for gold in Q1 2021 dropped almost to its lowest level since 2008 amid growing demand in Asia as investors in Europe and North America continue...
NATURAL RESOURCES News May 2021 Iron ore price retreats Iron ore futures dropped on the 28th of April just one day after hitting record highs. This was as a result of China’s push to control carbon emissions and expectations of price controls. China implemented...
NATURAL RESOURCES News May 2021 MinRes injects a $105m to begin JV development Australian mining firm Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has widened the scope of its Marillana joint venture with Hong Kong-based and dual-listed Brockman Mining (ASX: BCK), which saw a rise in...
NATURAL RESOURCES News April 2021 Pilbara Minerals acquires Altura Mining Pilbara Minerals has acquired Altura Mining which gives Pilbara 100% ownership of the Altura lithium mining project as well as the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia (the Acquisition)....