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Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

First Quantum said to be in talks with Jiangxi over Zambian mines

The rumoured negotiations could see Jiangxi buying one of the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2024 | 9:03 am

Copper prices fall on stronger US dollar

Copper prices fell as reduced bets for an early Fed…

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 4:51 am

Freeport Indonesia requests export ban exemption beyond May 2024

The company's smelter will not reach full capacity before December.

Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 3:10 am

Cordoba rises on $40 million for Colombian copper project

The latest installment from JCHX bolsters Cordoba’s financial standing as…

Henry Lazenby | January 4, 2024 | 2:42 pm

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Hindalco posts 63% slump in Q3 profit, sees “much better” Q4

Profit more than halved at Hindalco's aluminum upstream segment, which includes bauxite and coal.

Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 4:28 am

Ivanhoe Mines seeking strategic partner to mine more copper in Congo

The company's founder, Robert Friedland, said he might bring in a minority partner to help develop DRC copper assets.

MINING.COM Editor | February 9, 2023 | 4:13 am

General Motors competes for stake in Vale’s base metals unit

Automakers have been stepping up efforts to lock in supplies of nickel and copper.

Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 8:31 am

Copper price rises on Fed’s comments

The dollar eased after Fed chair failed to offer fresh signs of a hawkish push-back against a resilient labor market in the US.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 5:12 am

Sumitomo Metal raises FY profit forecast on higher prices

Company increased its forecasts for full-year net profit and dividend thanks to stronger-than-expected prices of nickel, copper and gold.

Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:25 am

Glencore reopens Peru copper mine with extra security

Antapaccay, one of Peru's largest mines, remained shut for 11 days on security concerns following violent attacks by locals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2023 | 3:41 am

Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says

Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 1:24 pm

Congo’s president wants new exploration for green energy metals

“The goal is to discover new deposits that can be the subject of calls for bids, with a view to concluding mutually profitable public-private partnerships,” Felix Tshisekedi said.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 12:10 pm

Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies

The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 10:43 am

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