Peru is approaching peak copper — for now — as new mines stall Output from the world’s biggest copper supplier after Chile this year jumped 20% through July from the same period in 2022. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 5:53 pm
Lithium boom in Argentina hinges on politics, Zijin unit says Argentina is currently the fourth-biggest producer of lithium. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 4:00 pm
Short sellers mount attack on ESG stocks bloated from green hype Hedge fund managers are piling into short positions in ESG stocks as they hunt for bogus green claims and valuations inflated by record stimulus. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 3:02 pm
India spat spills over into boardroom of Canadian potash firm Karnalyte Resources abruptly canceled plans to meet with its Indian board members this week. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 2:35 pm
Peru to keep copper and investments flowing with unrest in check The blockades that disrupted copper shipments and mine supplies late last year and early this year have been cleared. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 2:22 pm
Ontario Teachers’ bid for lithium stake on hold after lawsuit Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan was nearing a deal to buy a bundle of battery metals royalties from New York-based Orion Resource Partners. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 11:27 am
Czech tycoon backs Coronado’s coal expansion in Australia, US Coronado has expansion options including developments in Queensland, Australia and at Mon Valley in southwest Pennsylvania. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 9:48 am
China scoops up cheap Indian iron ore in bid to trim steel costs Indian iron ore exports have surged as steel mills switched to lower-grade, cheaper feed in the face of dwindling profits. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 8:17 am
Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 7:54 am
Alcoa names new CEO in abrupt change as Harvey exits William Oplinger, chief operations officer, is the natural successor. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Panama union workers block highways over First Quantum copper mine contract The contract is under discussion in Panama’s legislative commerce committee. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 3:14 pm
Yet more coal mining deaths test Beijing’s ability to balance safety with energy security China recorded its second-worst coal mine accident this year, after a fire at a conveyor belt killed 16. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 7:08 am
