US backs Australian, Brazil rare earths projects for up to $850 million If confirmed, this would be the first ever US investment in an Australian rare earths project. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 3:56 pm
Panama asks First Quantum to suspend visitor program at disputed copper mine The company is seeking $20 billion from the Panama government through international arbitration. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 3:46 pm
AustralianSuper raises stake in Pilbara Minerals The country's largest pension fund now holds a voting power of 7.37% in Pilbara. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 9:47 am
Australia and Vietnam upgrade relations, to begin talks on critical minerals The ties upgrade marks the latest success for Communist-ruled Vietnam's "bamboo diplomacy". Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 9:05 am
Rio Tinto says checking impact of gas pipeline incident on Gladstone operations Rio's Gladstone operations include its Yarwun and Queensland alumina refineries and its Boyne aluminium smelter. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 8:43 am
Polymetal shareholders approve sale of Russian assets Shareholders approved the sale of its Russian assets to a Siberian gold miner. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 6:53 am
Severstal plant in Russia’s Cherepovets hit by drone strike, says official No injuries have occurred, and operations have remained uninterrupted. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 6:50 am
Brazil’s CSN net profit soars on mining performance CSN's net profit jumped by more than fourfold in the fourth quarter. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 6:46 am
First Quantum’s Panama mine closure to cost around $800m, minister says An inter-ministry coalition which is developing the mine's closure plan is working on alternative measures to recoup funds. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 12:16 pm
LME partner Metalshub plans for ‘green’ nickel price Calls for a nickel price that reflects strong environmental and governance standards have grown from high-cost producers such as Australia. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 9:46 am
Column: Nickel producers fear growing Indonesian pricing power An Indonesian producer has for the first time ever applied to have its metal listed as a good delivery brand on the LME. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 8:33 am
Sprott Asset Management launches copper miners ETF The ETF has Freeport-McMoRan, Antofagasta, and Southern Copper Corp as its top holdings by weight. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 7:53 am
