BHP mulls taking Escondida underground

BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 3:55 am

Vale considers taking steel decarbonization model to US, Brazil

Under the proposal, Vale would build briquetting plants that would…

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2023 | 4:12 pm

Mosaic CEO James O’Rourke to step down at year-end

Bruce Bodine, Mosaic's senior vice president of North America, would…

Reuters | August 29, 2023 | 2:35 pm

Chinese steel demand declining less than data suggests, says Vale executive

Vale is "cautiously optimistic" about the largest global consumer of…

Reuters | August 29, 2023 | 11:02 am

Private credit funds mull jumbo loan for Australian coal mines

The funds are in talks to potentially underwrite financing of…

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2023 | 10:37 am

LME won’t ban Nornickel’s metal as Russian firm isn’t under UK sanctions

The LME said it was continuing to assess the sanctions Britain imposed in June on Potanin, known as Russia's "Nickel King".

Reuters | July 22, 2022 | 10:15 am

Chile rejects second Anglo American project in two months

Local environmental authority turned down Anglo's $40 million operational continuity project for its El Soldado copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2022 | 7:55 am

Codelco, unions to launch safety talks after worker deaths

the world's top copper producer, halted construction projects after reporting the death of a worker at its Chuqui Subterranea project, which followed another fatal accident earlier this month.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 5:00 pm

Teck, Royal Ontario Museum partner to showcase copper’s antimicrobial properties

Funding will also go towards an educational program to explain the health benefits of copper and illustrate the important role it plays for the low-carbon future.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 4:44 pm

BHP signs MOU for nickel supply with Ford

The targeted multi-year nickel supply agreement could start as early as 2025 and may involve additional commodities over time, BHP said.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 12:32 pm

Alcoa warns as much as 20% of aluminum capacity is unprofitable

Despite rising worldwide aluminum demand, Alcoa will be pinched by escalating costs for energy and raw materials, CEO Roy Harvey said.

Bloomberg News | July 21, 2022 | 11:12 am

Rio Tinto, Ford to develop battery, low-carbon materials supply chain

The partnership will support the transition toward a net-zero future by supplying Ford with materials including lithium, low-carbon aluminum and copper.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 11:04 am

De Beers boosts 2022 guidance despite drop in output

The miner expects to produce 32m-34m carats, up from 30m-33m carats thanks to what it calls “robust demand” from US customers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2022 | 7:54 am

Australian iron ore miners cautious on China’s plan to centralize buying

The new company is expected to coordinate procurement of imported iron ore, develop domestic iron ore resources, and oversee development of mines overseas.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 7:43 am

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