Tianqi weighs bid to protect interests in Chile’s SQM-Codelco lithium deal

Friday's pact, while seen as pivotal to boost Chile's lithium output, would potentially dilute Tianqi's stake in SQM.

Reuters | June 3, 2024 | 6:42 am

Gina Rinehart ups stake in lithium-focused Vulcan

The mining billionaire, through its firm Hancock Prospecting, is now…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2024 | 6:03 am

Nippon Steel’s Mori returns to US this week for talks on US Steel takeover

The deal would give Nippon Steel greater access to the…

Reuters | June 2, 2024 | 12:11 pm

Thyssenkrupp can’t afford delays over future of steel unit, chairman says

Thyssenkrupp's chairman defended a move to sell a stake in the…

Reuters | June 2, 2024 | 12:14 am

China Gold’s Jiama mine in Tibet resumes operations

The copper-gold mine was suspended on March 27, 2023, due…

Staff Writer | May 31, 2024 | 2:35 pm

Tsingshan’s 2023 nickel output jumps to record high

Tsingshan Group's nickel output rose 27% in 2023 to a record 1.12 million metric tons nickel unit.

Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 8:34 am

China’s CMOC eyes further growth in Congo and beyond after taking cobalt crown

CMOC last year became the world's No. 1 cobalt mining company with production of some 55,000 tons.

Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 8:09 am

Vedanta weighs sale of minority stake in Zambian copper assets

The company is talking to a range of financing partners to raise money for a restart of its Konkola Copper Mines unit.

Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 7:56 am

Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor

They will ship copper, cobalt and other critical minerals and metals from mines in the DRC to Angola’s port of Lobito via rail.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2024 | 3:50 am

Freeport-McMoRan names Kathleen Quirk as CEO

Quirk will assume full responsibility for executive management of the business effective June 11.

Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 4:28 pm

Canadian government aims to support First Quantum after mine closure order, minister says

The Panama copper mine accounted for about 40% of First Quantum's revenue and its closure led to a near-halving of the company's market value.

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 2:13 pm

Codelco’s 2023 production declines, but recovery seen this year

Production at Codelco's mines is seen ticking up to 1.353 million tons in 2024, CEO Ruben Alvarado told Reuters.

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 10:56 am

Aurubis Q1 profit misses forecast on lower metal prices

The decline was driven by a 16% drop in earnings for the metal recycling segment.

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 9:58 am

French government flags fresh funds for nickel rescue

The government plans to offer fresh subsidies and loans for a New Caledonia nickel plant co-owned by Glencore.

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 9:10 am

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