Codelco: SQM lithium talks on track, but much still to resolveSQM has been in talks with Codelco since last year over a potential partnership to mine the key battery metal.Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 8:24 am
Manara Minerals’ team in Pakistan for talks on Reko Diq stakeThe project is considered one of the world's largest underdeveloped…Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 7:32 am
First Quantum seeks ‘dialogue’ with new Panama president over disputed copper minePanama on Sunday elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new…Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 6:53 am
Boliden to invest $463m at Swedish copper smelter This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility. Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 6:13 am
Tropical Cyclone Megan closes major mine in Australia’s north The storm has already led to the closure of a manganese mine on Groote Eylandt island, the world’s largest producer of the metal. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 4:26 pm
BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 9:20 am
Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren. Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 8:02 am
Glencore’s Nordenham zinc smelter starts ramping up output The smelter in Germany halted production in 2022 because of surging power prices after Russia invaded Ukraine. Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 7:05 am
Rusal’s profit slumps on subdued prices despite higher sales The world's largest aluminum producer outside China reported an 84.3% slump in its annual profit on Friday. Reuters | March 14, 2024 | 6:22 pm
Cliffs CEO weighs lowball bid for US Steel with union backing That potential bid, though, is dependent on the current Nippon-US Steel tie-up falling apart. Bloomberg News | March 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm
Congo, Chinese partners sign reviewed Sicomines copper-cobalt joint venture agreement Under the revised deal, both parties have agreed that China will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects in Congo. Reuters | March 14, 2024 | 12:50 pm
Queen’s University, UBC, unveil C$2 million Don Lindsay Teck Award in mining engineering The endowments will generate annual renewable scholarships at each university, providing financial support for students pursuing mining studies. Staff Writer | March 14, 2024 | 6:56 am