Saudi Arabia considers new mining index in diversification pushThe Saudi government believes it has unused mineral resources worth about $1.3 trillion, with vast quantities of aluminum, phosphate, gold, copper and uranium.Reuters | November 4, 2022 | 8:33 am
Saudi Arabia courts Australian miners for $170 billion planThe kingdom says it’s sitting on top of $1.3 trillion…Bloomberg News | November 1, 2022 | 8:08 am
Zinc price hit lowest since March 2021 as factory data fuels concerns over steel demandZinc’s losses tracked a steep sell-off in iron ore and steel markets,…Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 7:56 am
Glencore makes additional investment in Stillwater Critical Minerals Last June, the commodity trading giant made its first investment in the critical minerals explorer. Staff Writer | March 29, 2024 | 8:50 am
Shanghai copper heads for biggest monthly gain in 16 months The most-traded May copper contract has gained nearly 5% so far this month. Reuters | March 29, 2024 | 6:58 am
First Quantum execs discuss investment, disputed copper with Chinese officials The talks included topics such as the potential for state-run Jiangxi Copper to gain influence on First Quantum's board decisions. Reuters | March 29, 2024 | 6:39 am
US talks often with Congo’s Gecamines on cobalt and copper, official says The United States continues to work with Zambia and Congo on mining and regulatory structures. Bloomberg News | March 29, 2024 | 3:08 am
Codelco sees slow recovery after years of copper output declines The company has been juggling four large investments at its aging operations after decades of underinvestment. Bloomberg News | March 28, 2024 | 5:11 pm
China copper smelters move closer to possible 10% production cut Thirteen major smelters proposed a reduction of 5% to 10% in planned output this year. Bloomberg News | March 28, 2024 | 4:22 pm
Nigeria to grant mining licences only to companies that process locally This signals a shift from Nigeria's decades-old policy of exporting raw materials. Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 6:27 am
Chile’s copper output up 10% in February Production in February 2024 was 420,242 metric tons. Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 6:04 am
Adani kicks off $1.2 billion Indian copper smelter The plant will be the world’s largest single-location custom smelter for the industrial metal. Bloomberg News | March 28, 2024 | 3:55 am