Global copper smelters less active in first two months of 2024An average of 11.5% of copper smelter capacity monitored by Earth-i was inactive during January and February.Reuters | March 10, 2024 | 10:42 am
Gabriel Resources loses damage claim against Romania for failed gold projectThe company sought $4.4 billion in damages from Romania when…Reuters | March 8, 2024 | 4:05 pm
Column: Booming CME contract a sign of aluminum’s Atlantic driftActivity on the CME's aluminum contract has shifted up several gears…Reuters | March 8, 2024 | 9:32 am
The mission to create Europe’s battery hub, whatever the cost In just a few years, Hungary is projected to become the fourth-largest producer of batteries globally. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2023 | 8:10 am
Rio Tinto CEO says Chinese steel demand is close to peaking China’s appetite for iron ore has picked up in recent months. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2023 | 7:40 am
China’s copper industry is struggling when it should be booming Buyers lack conviction and the view from the factory floor remains cautious as margins are suppressed and profits wither. Bloomberg News | September 18, 2023 | 5:03 pm
Indian, Canadian officials discuss critical mineral mining cooperation Talks were held amid tense diplomatic relations between the two countries. Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 9:55 am
Poland proposes ban on Russian diamonds, LPG in new sanctions package The Polish proposal will now be considered by the European Commission. Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 9:39 am
Rio Tinto shoulders Simandou iron ore bill as Chinese funds delayed – sources The company has so far spent more than $500 million on developing the project. Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 7:19 am
Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey Tesla currently has six factories and is building a seventh in Mexico. Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 6:47 am
Codelco ends long-term mined copper deals to China clients from 2025 – sources Company is aiming to replace exclusively copper concentrate deals with others that include concentrate and value-added intermediate products such as blister and anode. Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 5:48 am
Canada risks more than $37 billion in clean tech as incentives in limbo More than a year after Canada first announced incentives to jumpstart clean technology projects there is still no money flowing. Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 5:40 am