Congo’s Gecamines threatens to intervene in sale of cobalt firmThe DRC’s state miner said it will need to approve any acquisition of cobalt producer Chemaf Resources if the new owner wants to take over a key mining permit.Bloomberg News | June 14, 2024 | 12:26 pm
Chinese firm says it’s probing case of missing Russian copperThe monetary value of the copper is about 110 million…Bloomberg News | June 14, 2024 | 10:58 am
Trader Gerald Group says it was hit by $49 million tin fraudThe group made a provision of $37.3 million in its…Bloomberg News | June 13, 2024 | 1:50 pm
China could hinder BHP’s bid to become top copper producer The deal comes just as Chinese copper processors are struggling to turn a profit on supplies from miners like BHP. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 6:41 am
London’s mining crown under threat from $39 billion Anglo bid BHP's attempt to swallow up Anglo American is the latest threat to one of the London market’s most-prized sectors. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 6:22 am
Rising copper demand spurs search for alternative climate solutions CRU, a metals consultant, sees demand increasing about 40% by 2050 even if cleaner technologies aren’t rolled out aggressively. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 5:52 am
Copper price hits $10,000/t as BHP bid shows tight supply pipeline The metal has reclaimed the $10,000 threshold for the first time in two years. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 5:37 am
Glencore mulls mining investments in Nigeria It's especially interested in nickel, cobalt, zinc and other metals, provided the government guarantees a stable business environment. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 5:33 am
Miner owned by South America’s richest family mulls bond sale Antofagasta, which operates copper mines in Chile, last tapped global debt markets in 2022 when it sold $500 million in 10-year bonds. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 4:14 pm
On lithium’s frontier, miners are betting on a greener second act Despite bullish long term forecasts, the metal has been languishing near two-year lows as demand fails to keep pace. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 2:43 pm
Anglo’s stumbles have made it prey for mining’s biggest predator The company’s reputation is in tatters after a series of missteps sent its value plunging by half. And now industry heavyweight BHP is moving in. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 12:25 pm
South Africa scrutinizes BHP bid for Anglo weeks before election The deal worth about $39 billion would involve Anglo exiting its platinum and iron ore assets in the country. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 11:28 am