LME to change the way closing prices are determinedThe changes will extend the volume-weighted average price methodology to five additional prompt dates for aluminum, copper, zinc, lead and nickel.Reuters | September 14, 2023 | 8:37 am
Zinc-copper catalyst proposed for cleaner, more efficient fertilizer productionA zinc and copper catalyst is said to enable low-carbon-intensity urea…Staff Writer | September 14, 2023 | 6:06 am
Almina-Minas halts zinc and lead concentrate operations at AljustrelProfitability has become a problem for zinc producers in Europe…Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 7:45 am
Yukon First Nations appeal BMC’s Kudz Ze Kayah project in court Among the arguments, CBC reported, was the lack of consultation on the project’s economic feasibility. Staff Writer | September 22, 2024 | 7:21 am
Copper price sees strong week with boost from Fed, China demand Base metals sank to multi-month lows in August amid disappointment over Chinese demand and a cloudy outlook for the global economy. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2024 | 9:27 am
Zambian miners resist state taking bigger stake in resources The Zambia Chamber of Mines met with the mining ministry on Friday to “reach an amicable settlement” on the contested clause. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2024 | 9:19 am
South32’s Arizona manganese plant tapped for $166m US government grant The DOE funding would provide 30% of the cost of its proposed manganese production facility, said the Australian miner. Staff Writer | September 20, 2024 | 8:24 am
US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector Move will increase domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials to shift their production away from China. Reuters | September 20, 2024 | 5:07 am
A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build Copper’s bull narrative is well understood, but building from zero is both worryingly risky and unappealingly pricey. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2024 | 4:12 pm
CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry. Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Copper price hits two-month high after Fed rate cut Earlier this week, BofA projected copper to rise above $10,000 by 2025. Staff Writer | September 19, 2024 | 9:39 am
Korea Zinc shares surge on speculation MBK to sweeten offer MBK is North Asia’s biggest private equity firm with $30 billion under management. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2024 | 8:39 am