Gecamines plans overhaul of mining JVs in world’s top cobalt supplier The Democratic Republic of Congo's state miner is broadening a push to extract more from its copper and cobalt joint ventures Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:11 am
JSW Steel in talks with Whitehaven for coal mine stake Whitehaven in January said it was exploring a potential sell-down of about 20% of its Blackwater mine. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:54 am
Swiss January gold exports highest in six years on strong Asian sales "Year of the Dragon" fuelled the jewellery demand as this is seen as a traditionally auspicious year for gold purchases in China. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:49 am
Vale eyes more battery systems in its operations Vale is looking at expanding the use of industrial batteries to power ports and mining sites. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:43 am
First Quantum re-shuffles management at Zambian operation The miner has lost more than half its market value since public protests against the Cobre Panama project started in October. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:39 am
Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving of the global nickel industry into green and dirty. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 4:09 pm
BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run” BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 1:50 pm
Coal India to bid for 3 mines in critical minerals auctions this month The world's largest miner has also visited lithium mines in Australia and is in preliminary talks about operating them. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 10:27 am
Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 10:16 am
India gets 40 bids for commercial coal mines Output from mines auctioned to private companies is expected to boost production of coal by over 40%. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 9:46 am
Lucara Diamond revives sales deal with gem trader HB Antwerp The Canadian miner said it will supply HB Antwerp with rough diamonds of 10.8 carats and above for 10 years. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 9:30 am
Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:27 am