Can Trump resurrect US aluminum – and who killed it anywayChina, with its massive aluminum sector and equally massive exports, stands accused, but the real smelter killers were much closer to home.Reuters | July 14, 2017 | 3:41 pm
Botswana Diamonds soars on lucky find at South Africa’s OntevredenThe company identified a group 2 kimberlite pipe in an…Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2017 | 8:06 am
Acacia agrees to pay higher taxes set in Tanzania new mining lawIt means that the miner, which had revenue of $1bn…Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2017 | 3:36 am
Rio to pursue Turquoise bid after ending talks with minority shareholders Rio said it will proceed with the acquisition of the 49% stake in Turquoise and will work with the special committee for a new shareholder meeting. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 2:12 pm
OZ Minerals backs BHP’s improved $6.5 billion offer BHP plans to splash cash on nickel exploration and a deal with OZ would give it access to projects. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 2:05 pm
Vale to supply GM with nickel for EVs, starting in 2026 The Vale deal will supply GM with enough refined nickel for up to 350,000 EVs a year. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 11:09 am
Canada ‘very unlikely’ to join OPEC-like group for nickel – gov’t source Indonesia and Canada are the world No. 1 and No. 6 nickel producers, respectively. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 9:59 am
LME raises initial margins on nickel by 28% after volatility A notice released on Wednesday said the initial margin for nickel would climb to $6,100 a tonne effective after close of business on Friday. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 9:41 am
Lundin Mining to fill in giant mystery Chile sinkhole The huge 36-meter-diameter sinkhole opened up in late July in the Tierra Amarilla commune. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 7:59 am
Rusal calls for LME to disclose origin of all metal stocks The LME said last week it will not ban Russian metal from being traded and stored in its system. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 7:34 am
Mining operations at MMG’s Las Bambas mine in Peru down to 30% due to blockade The blockades started in late October and have slowly reduced mining activities due to a lack to of supplies. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 7:30 am
Sumitomo Metal aims to boost battery materials output Company aims to increase its capacity to produce cathode battery materials and to broaden its range of products to meet rising demand from the EV sector. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 7:14 am