Glencore keeps dealmaking powder dry for Teck as payouts dropThe company underlined its interest in a deal by holding back $2 billion for a potential purchase of Teck’s coal business.Bloomberg News | August 8, 2023 | 7:43 am
Western Australia to scrap 2021 Aboriginal heritage protection lawsLaws were introduced after the destruction of the ancient Juukan…Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 7:35 am
Glencore stockpiled cobalt in first half to support pricesCobalt prices are down more than 50% from October, due…Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 7:11 am
Vale moves closer to developing nickel sulfate operation in Canada The project in Becancour, Quebec, would be the first fully domestic nickel sulfate production plant in North America. Reuters | June 9, 2022 | 7:19 am
Activist investor Bluebell adds pressure on Glencore to fix coal unit Bluebell Capital Partners has again asked Glencore Plc to overhaul its climate policy, while seeking support from other shareholders to push for reform at the commodities giant. Bloomberg News | June 8, 2022 | 12:53 pm
Montage expands landholding in Côte d’Ivoire with acquisition of Barrick-Endeavour JV project Its consolidated land position at the Koné gold project will increase to over 2,250 square kms. Staff Writer | June 8, 2022 | 9:26 am
Mongolia urges transparency as Rio Tinto seeks control of Oyu Tolgoi Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi, the Mongolian state-owned firm, also wants Rio to grant more power to local management. Reuters | June 8, 2022 | 9:12 am
Vale creates $100 million venture capital arm to spur mining innovation Vale Ventures is starting with a $100 million budget to invest in firms involved in sustainable mining initiatives. Bloomberg News | June 8, 2022 | 8:11 am
Newmont sells 3,500 oz of gold to Ghana under local purchasing plan Ghana's central bank is seeking to raise the gold component of its reserves in a bid to strengthen the West African country's local cedi currency. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 11:25 am
Albemarle risks shutting German plant if EU declares lithium a hazard European Commission is currently assessing a proposal to classify lithium carbonate, chloride, and hydroxide as dangerous for human health. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 9:20 am
Rio Tinto joins Germany’s Salzgitter to study using its iron ore in green steelmaking The agreement comes as Germany looks to speed up its collaboration for green hydrogen production with Australia. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 7:48 am
De Beers rises small diamonds price amid shortage The world’s top diamond producer by value applied a 5% to 7% price increase at the sale held this week in Botswana. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2022 | 6:54 am