Column: US looks to reboot aluminum sector with a new smelter Century Aluminum's proposed low-carbon facility represents the first primary aluminum smelter in the US in 45 years. Reuters | March 29, 2024 | 6:21 am
Nornickel says financial stability is priority, not dividends Nornickel's 2023 net profit and revenue declined due to low metal prices. Reuters | March 29, 2024 | 5:28 am
Russia confirms deal to buy part of Alrosa’s output Due to sanctions, the ministry has decided not to disclose the details of the deal. Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 10:10 am
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
India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets India will send two delegations next month to Chile to scout for lithium and copper resources. Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 3:41 am
UAE’s IRH plans bid for stake in Zambia’s Lubambe copper mine IRH recently bought a 51% stake in Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines. Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 3:38 am
China smelters plan output cuts, no Q2 copper guidance price China's top copper smelters have proposed to cut production by 5% to 10%, according to Reuters. Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 3:34 am
Mitsui invests in Atlas Lithium with offtake deal from Brazil mine The deal by the Japanese trading house follows a similar one unveiled by rival Mitsubishi Corp. Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 3:27 am
Freeport warns copper export ban could cost Indonesia $2bn in lost revenue Indonesia's export ban takes effect from June in an effort to force miners to invest in domestic smelting facilities. Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 3:11 am
Indonesia’s Merdeka sets gold, copper production targets for 2024 It expects to produce 100,000-120,000 oz. of gold from its Tujuh Bukit mine and 14,000-16,000 tonnes of copper from its Wetar mine. Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 6:49 pm
Chile needs to finalize more lithium plan details to spur investment, miners say Industry players said they are seeking information on how contracts will be awarded by officials in the country that is the world's second-biggest lithium producer. Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 5:03 pm
