Mitsui Mining expects H2 zinc output to rise 9.8% y/y Japan's biggest zinc smelter plans to produce 117,800 tonnes of refined zinc in the second half. Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 12:03 pm
Codelco strikes early deal with Radomiro Tomic mine supervisors’ union Nearly 90% of union members voted to approve the agreement. Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 9:06 am
Zimbabwe searches for mine survivors as relatives lose hope Miners were trapped underground when a disused gold mine collapsed last week. Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 8:38 am
US optimistic it will reach critical minerals deal with EU After signing a minerals deal with Japan in March, the US, along with both the EU and Britain, is now seeking similar agreements. Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 8:33 am
Thungela says coal terminal workers’ strike not impacting exports Workers at Richards Bay Coal Terminal have been on a strike for the past three weeks. Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 8:29 am
Hancock inches towards blocking stake in Liontown amid Albemarle bid Hancock said on Friday it raised its stake from 10.7% last month to 12.4%. Reuters | October 1, 2023 | 4:15 pm
Big Oil, heavy industry discuss emission curbs ahead of COP28 The gathering brought together CEOs from more than 50 companies from the oil and gas sector and the aluminum, steel and cement industries. Reuters | October 1, 2023 | 8:25 am
Glencore may look elsewhere for recycling hub after Italy rejects fast-track approval Glencore and Li-Cycle planned to develop a recycling hub in Portovesme by repurposing Glencore's existing production sites on the island. Reuters | October 1, 2023 | 8:15 am
Iamgold reports fatality at Cote gold project in Ontario The person, who was employed by a contractor at the project, was not engaged in mining or construction activities. Reuters | September 29, 2023 | 3:05 pm
Argentina mulls charging lithium miners contribution to boost infrastructure The governors of the country's lithium-producing provinces are drawing up plans for lithium miners to make a "special contribution" so state coffers can benefit from extraordinary profits. Reuters | September 29, 2023 | 2:48 pm
Sigma Lithium questions reporting on Brazil mineral rights ‘injunction’ In Friday's public statement, Sigma reiterated its previous position that the injunction would not hurt its expansion. Reuters | September 29, 2023 | 12:05 pm
Quebec in talks with battery, auto makers for $11bn in EV-related investments Over the past three years, Quebec has attracted investments from auto and battery makers such as General Motors, POSCO and Ford Motors. Reuters | September 29, 2023 | 11:55 am