Nornickel raises forecasts for global nickel surplus, palladium deficit in 2023The company expects a global nickel surplus of more than 250,000 metric tons this year, up from previous estimates of 200,000 tons.Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 10:06 am
Congo government extends suspension of ERG’s Boss MiningThe company hasn’t yet addressed issues that led to property…Bloomberg News | December 4, 2023 | 8:40 am
Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEOThe company has notified buyers it will not be able…Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 4:48 pm
De Beers confident talks will deliver a Botswana diamond deal The Anglo American unit is in talks with the Botswana government to extend mining rights that expire in 2029. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 9:56 am
Newcrest CEO says ball in Newmont’s camp in takeover talks “The company is not up for sale and this was unsolicited,” Sherry Duhe said in an interview with Bloomberg. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2023 | 9:26 am
Newcrest to trial 4G LTE, 5G technologies underground at Cadia Valley This announcement follows previous engagements with Ericsson and Telstra to trial private 4G LTE at the Lihir mine and more recently for surface operations at Cadia. Staff Writer | February 16, 2023 | 9:12 am
Rio Tinto, Marubeni agree on first sale of high-purity aluminum The low-carbon-aluminum deal comes as Japan targets zero net carbon emissions by 2050. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 8:02 am
Teck said to plan coal spinoff to focus on metals The miner is expected to make an announcement on the spinoff as early as next week. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2023 | 7:41 am
Albemarle expects 40% Chinese EV market growth to drive lithium demand Chinese lithium customers are not slowing orders and the country's stockpiles of cathodes and battery parts are decreasing. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 7:16 am
Mitsubishi Materials targets more mines to triple copper output by 2030 Company is also considering mergers and acquisitions in rare earth and lithium-ion battery recycling. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 7:05 am
South32 sees China manganese demand up as half-year profit falls A pick-up in property-related steel demand from China would underpin higher manganese prices in coming months, CEO Graham Kerr said. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 6:57 am
Two missing Australian zinc mine workers found dead A third employee was rescued with minor injuries. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 6:52 am