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South32 misses output estimates, puts Colombia nickel unit under review

The miner on Monday posted a near 50% drop in second-quarter metallurgical coal output.

Reuters | January 21, 2024 | 3:46 pm

Fortuna produces record AuEq ounces in 2023, but faces silver decline, higher costs

Silver production, however, saw a 15% decline due to decreased…

Staff Writer | January 18, 2024 | 9:03 am

Higher investment risk appetite boosts activity at LME by 11% in 2023

Lead got a boost from index trading after it was…

Reuters | January 11, 2024 | 9:38 am

Rokmaster announces robust economics for Revel Ridge project in BC

The PEA outlined a long-life gold-silver mine operation with strong…

Staff Writer | December 29, 2023 | 11:17 am

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of…

Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am

Oman makes first copper export in 30 years

Approximately 900 tonnes of copper concentrates were shipped from the Lasail mine in Sohar.

Staff Writer | January 2, 2025 | 8:34 am

ACG to raise $200m in bonds to finance Turkey copper mine

The funds will be used to transition the Gediktepe mine to copper and zinc concentrate production from gold and silver.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | January 2, 2025 | 7:42 am

Copper price holds near 9-month low as 2025 opens with eyes on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged new challenges from the external environment in a speech on Tuesday

Bloomberg News | January 2, 2025 | 7:29 am

Chile copper production rises 9.8% in November, state agency says

Copper production in the world's largest producer reached 488,519 metric tons in November.

Reuters | December 31, 2024 | 9:02 am

Gold heads for biggest gain since 2010 in mixed year for metals

Gold is heading for one of its biggest annual gains this century.

Bloomberg News | December 31, 2024 | 8:34 am

Marimaca Copper makes Pampa Medina Norte discovery in Chile

The company aims to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its flagship project soon.

Staff Writer | December 30, 2024 | 11:47 am

Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025

The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 12:47 am

China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminum raw materials

The Ministry of Finance announced adjustments to various import tariff categories, effective Jan. 1.

Reuters | December 29, 2024 | 12:25 pm

China smelter group agrees to lower Q1 copper charges

The charges tend to fall when ore supply declines and rise when more concentrate is available.

Reuters | December 27, 2024 | 3:51 pm

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