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Vedanta in talks with IHC unit, investors for Zambian copper stake sale

The KCM assets have also attracted interest from other investors, said Vedanta's chief executive for base metals.

Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 8:47 am

Norway to award Arctic seabed mining blocks in 2025

The government announced the first licensing round for seabed minerals…

Staff Writer | June 26, 2024 | 7:51 am

Copper price extends slide on soft Chinese demand and stronger dollar

The metal has shed 14% since rocketing to a record…

Bloomberg News | June 26, 2024 | 6:48 am

Column: Copper stocks surge offers little relief for CME shorts

Rising global exchange stocks of copper have damped bullish spirits.

Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 2:13 pm

Brazil prosecutors seek $668 million from Vale, BHP for gender violations in reparations

The new lawsuit comes as Vale and BHP hope to…

Reuters | June 24, 2024 | 9:23 am

Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt

Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.

Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 7:41 am

China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion

The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:37 am

Indonesia says nickel reserves enough for expansion, despite moratorium call

Indonesia's high-grade nickel reserves is estimated to last until 2035, while its low-grade nickel until at least 2069.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:25 am

Column: LME checks Russian aluminum play but is it game over?

The London Metal Exchange's warning shot to those looking to game the new sanctions on Russian aluminum appears to have worked.

Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 7:58 am

Copper price touches $10,000 again as Goldman sees ‘stockout’ risk

Goldman raised its year-end price target to $12,000 a ton, from $10,000 previously.

Bloomberg News | May 7, 2024 | 7:09 am

China’s central bank adds more gold to its reserves in April

China held 72.8 million ounces of gold at the end of April, up from 72.74 million ounces a month before.

Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 6:57 am

BHP insists Anglo American’s South African assets must go in any takeover

BHP sees advantages for South Africa in a distribution of Anglo American stakes in Amplats (78.6%) and kumba Iron Ore (69.7%).

Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 4:46 am

A leadership battle is brewing at deep sea mining’s regulatory body

The choice of the International Seabed Authority's next secretary-general could have significant economic and environmental consequences for deep sea mining.

Bloomberg News | May 6, 2024 | 2:41 pm

Ottawa’s revised environmental rules won’t reduce permitting stage, lawyers say

The federal government’s proposed changes to environmental rules for resource projects could limit Ottawa’s oversight, but probably won’t shorten approval times.

Colin McClelland | May 6, 2024 | 1:14 pm

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