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Indonesia says ‘strong indication’ of safety procedure violation in nickel fire

Fire at nickel smelter on Sulawesi island killed 21 workers.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 8:08 am

Cochilco raises 2024 copper price projection to $3.85/lb

Cochilco said it was raising the estimate due to "factors…

Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 9:10 am

Iron ore price drops as China central bank’s rate move defies expectation

China's central bank left the medium-term policy rate unchanged on…

Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 7:07 am

BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal

BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais…

Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 12:09 pm

Norway just raised the stakes over deep sea mining

The Jan. 9 determination makes Norway the first country to…

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2024 | 1:15 pm

LME failed to probe Tsingshan before nickel chaos, London court hears

Hedge fund Elliott Associates and market maker Jane Street Global Trading are demanding $472 million in damages.

Reuters | June 22, 2023 | 7:19 am

Shell dumped by Church of England Pensions due to oil risk

Move is part of a total exit from oil and gas companies, which the pensions board says are failing to address climate risks.

Bloomberg News | June 22, 2023 | 4:02 am

Boric’s lithium strategy will hinder Chile’s growth, Conservative rival says

Jose Antonio Kast, who lost to Boric in the 2021 presidential election and aims to run again in 2025.

Bloomberg News | June 21, 2023 | 4:10 pm

Grupo Mexico defends legality of San Martin mine operations after US labor complaint

Since operations resumed, the San Martin mining unit has received more than $105 million in investments.

Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 11:52 am

Swiss gold exports rise in May due to higher shipments to India

Switzerland is the world's biggest bullion refining and transit hub.

Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 11:48 am

What really happened the night the nickel market broke

Documents made public in a court hearing this week recount in detail the LME’s fateful decisions in early March 2022.

Bloomberg News | June 21, 2023 | 7:37 am

Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese graphite for EVs as shortages loom

Automakers are knocking at the doors of new producers, such as Madagascar and Mozambique.

Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 6:38 am

Indonesia to ban copper exports once Freeport, Amman plants open

Copper is set to follow nickel as Indonesia’s next focus in the country’s push for more onshore refining.

Bloomberg News | June 20, 2023 | 3:56 pm

Antofagasta seeks copper mine extension with $1.2 billion investment

Chilean miner applied for an environmental permit to extend operations at its Zaldivar mine through 2051.

Reuters | June 20, 2023 | 12:39 pm

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