Brazil to let mining happen in Amazon area the size of SwitzerlandThe region, preserved as a national reserve for more than three decades, is thought to be rich in gold, iron ore, copper and other minerals.Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2017 | 5:20 am
BHP Billiton to replace two directors in board shake-upControversial director Grant King is stepping down, only six months…Reuters | August 23, 2017 | 2:47 am
Copper rally lifts Antofagasta’s profits — up 88% in first half of 2017The miner believes a tightening global supply of copper will…Cecilia Jamasmie | August 22, 2017 | 3:35 am
Citi pumps aluminum into LME warehouse system, sources say Most of the recent aluminum flowing into LME warehouses is not newly made, and produced in India or the Middle East. Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 8:21 am
Aurubis says metals sector targeted in cyberattack The company’s shares fell as much as 4.2%. Bloomberg News | October 28, 2022 | 8:07 am
Stellar copper demand from Chinese solar makers seen slowing in 2023 – CRU European demand for the country's solar products has already started to cool. Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 8:00 am
Vedanta profit drops 61% as metal prices fall, expenses surge Total expenses surged 43%, with power and fuel charges nearly doubling. Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 7:43 am
Chile’s copper production falls in September; industrial output also down The country's statistics agency said the drop was due to lower-grade ore and less processing during the period. Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 7:34 am
Researchers develop Play-Doh-like material that conducts electricity like metal This goes against all of the known rules about conductivity. Staff Writer | October 28, 2022 | 6:06 am
Glencore cuts zinc output guidance after production drops 18% in nine months The forecast comes as the Ukraine war, strikes and floods hit production of five commodities mined by the company. Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 5:31 am
Teck Resources hikes cost of QB2 copper project in Chile again Quebrada Blanca phase 2 is now expected to cost $7.4bn to $7.75bn, up from a July guidance of $6.9bn to $7bn, and an earlier estimate of $4.7bn. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2022 | 3:56 am
Vale Q3 net beats estimates, helped by forex gains The bottom line was boosted by a $2.35 billion financial gain related to unspecified foreign exchange rates, which largely masked weaker sales and rising costs. Reuters | October 27, 2022 | 6:55 pm