Vale Base Metals begins dismantling structures at Copper Cliff smelter complex in Sudbury

Dismantling of the copperstack and superstack marks the final chapter of the Clean AER project, VBM said.

Staff Writer | September 4, 2024 | 2:48 pm

Chile’s top court rejects Tianqi appeal to halt SQM-Codelco deal

Tianqi argued that the joint venture between SQM and Codelco…

Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 11:00 am

Trafigura strikes $400 million cash-for-iron ore deal With MinRes

For Trafigura, the deal represents the latest step in a…

Bloomberg News | September 4, 2024 | 9:29 am

Glencore’s Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale

Glencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her…

Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 7:04 am

US Steel warns Nippon deal failure would put thousands of jobs at risk

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday said she wants US…

Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 6:54 am

Zambia says China’s JCHX will invest $300m in Lubambe copper mine

Some of the investment will go toward sinking a new shaft at Lubambe over the next two to five years.

Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 7:55 am

BHP halts Western Australia nickel mines on weak prices, glut

Decision affects the Mt Keith and Leinster operations, the Kwinana refinery, the Kalgoorlie smelter, and the the West Musgrave project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2024 | 3:58 am

BHP installs wind-powered rotor on vessel to decarbonize Chile-Japan trade route

Based on advanced simulations and Norsepower’s real-world performance data, the use of NPRS is estimated to provide a 5-6% fuel savings.

Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 10:47 am

Mexican miners reject ‘favorable’ deal with Acerlormittal, govt says

The deal would have put an end to a work stoppage that started at the end of May.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 10:16 am

Codelco’s copper output edges up in May

Codelco produced 111,700 metric tons of copper in May, up a slight 0.7% from a year earlier.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:19 am

CMOC to double copper output at Congo mines to 1 million tonnes by 2028

The Chinese miner produced about 420,000 tonnes of copper in 2023.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:17 am

Barrick to boost Mali exploration as regulations shift

Mali's mining code has recently undergone a significant review, resulting in a new set of rules in force since July 3rd.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2024 | 5:13 am

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

Chile to open call for preferential pricing on Albemarle lithium in one month

In May, Chile gave Albemarle the ability to increase its lithium production by nearly 50%.

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 2:30 pm

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