Protesters agree to lift blockade near Las Bambas copper mine Owner China's MMG faces a fresh protest by local communities demanding greater benefits from the Las Bambas copper mine. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 5:09 pm
Alaska sues EPA over Pebble mine prohibitions It comes about a month after a similar lawsuit was filed by the site's developer, Northern Dynasty Minerals. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 5:04 pm
Chile’s copper output up 9.8% in February, Codelco production dips Copper production from the Escondida miner rose 34% to 97,500 tons. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 10:17 am
Senegal says oil, gas and mine contracts will be reworked if needed Companies involved in the sector include BP and US-listed Kosmo Energy. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 7:49 am
Global copper smelters less active after China’s planned output cuts Average inactive capacity in China rose to 9% in March from 8.3% in the first two months. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 7:45 am
Global coal power grew 2% last year, the most since 2016, survey says The rise is driven by new builds in China and decommissioning delays elsewhere. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 4:47 am
Berkeley to take uranium mine dispute with Spain to arbitration The Retortillo project, Berkeley's main asset, received preliminary approval in 2013 but has since run into hurdles. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 4:29 am
Iron ore price drifts higher as soft China data triggers stimulus hopes New data maintained pressure on policymakers to launch more stimulus as demand remained weak. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 1:30 am
Vanadium Resources enters offtake deal with Chinese firm The deal represents a supply of about 37% of Vanadium Resources' planned annual flake production capacity. Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 4:38 pm
Vulcan Energy starts its first lithium chloride production in Germany The German government has created a €1.1 billion investment fund to fortify the nation’s access to critical raw materials essential for high-tech and green projects. Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 3:42 pm
Eramet reaches agreement to continue SLN’s New Caledonia operations Its nickel subsidiary SLN is locked in a dispute with local authorities over financial guarantees. Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 10:51 am
Protesters blockade Peru’s Las Bambas mine after talks fall through Since it began operations in 2016, the mine has had to halt operations for more than 600 days. Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 8:52 am
