Column: Iron ore price rally built on more than just China optimism Iron ore is having a strong start to the year, with rising prices and robust imports by China. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 10:15 am
Australia’s resources minister seeks investment from Korea, Japan Madeleine King will be meeting Japan's trade minister Ken Saito, and South Korean trade and energy minister Duk-geun Ahn. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:54 am
Russian tycoon’s investment group sells Polymetal stake to Omani-owned consortium Polymetal International is seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were sanctioned by the US in 2023. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:07 am
Nornickel forecasts further nickel, palladium output drop this year The miner said it was hit by adverse geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs, following a drop in production in 2023. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:02 am
Chinese companies to invest up to $7bn in Congo mining infrastructure Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects as part of an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt JV in the DRC. Reuters | January 27, 2024 | 1:34 pm
Sigma Lithium’s chief controls officer exits company in latest shake-up Over the past year, Sigma has lost a number of top executives. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Court rejects request to halt construction of Swedish battery plant in Quebec Last September, Northvolt announced that it would open a $5.2 billion gigafactory. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 10:01 am
Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister Reuters recently reported that President Lula wanted Mantega to be appointed to a board seat at the mining giant. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 9:43 am
Bolivia launches new international tender for lithium extraction The tender seeks to develop projects in various salt flats in the country's Altiplano region. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 9:34 am
Brazil’s Lula slams miner Vale over 2019 Brumadinho disaster The Brazilian President criticized Vale for "not having done anything to repair the destruction". Reuters | January 25, 2024 | 10:24 am
Fortescue to work with China officials to clear iron ore shipments Two iron ore cargoes from the world's No.4 supplier were facing unusual customs delays at north China's Caofeidian port. Reuters | January 25, 2024 | 9:35 am
Australian mining group pushes government for tax credit as lithium, nickel prices slump The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies says Australia should introduce a 10% production tax credit or downstream producers. Reuters | January 25, 2024 | 8:38 am
