Indonesia says ‘strong indication’ of safety procedure violation in nickel fire Fire at nickel smelter on Sulawesi island killed 21 workers. Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 8:08 am
Most cobalt producers loss-making after 2023 price slump, says ERG Chinese-owned companies are aggressively expanding cobalt mining in Congo and Indonesia despite the price drop. Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 7:55 am
Barrick Gold reports lower preliminary gold output for 2023 Barrick reported a 2.17% fall in 2023 gold output. Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 7:50 am
Rio Tinto’s salt ops JV to sell Lake MacLeod to Liveris-backed group The Lake MacLeod salt and gypsum operations are located in Carnarvon, Western Australia. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 2:16 pm
Rio Tinto’s full-year iron ore shipments rise 3% The shipment figure met Rio Tinto's guidance of between 320-335 million metric tons for the calendar year. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 1:46 pm
LME to suspend 10% of listed metals brands until they submit responsible sourcing audit The LME added that it was working through the information submitted by the remaining 90% of the brands. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 10:03 am
Cochilco raises 2024 copper price projection to $3.85/lb Cochilco said it was raising the estimate due to "factors like the normalization of monetary policy in the United States." Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 9:10 am
Iron ore price drops as China central bank’s rate move defies expectation China's central bank left the medium-term policy rate unchanged on Monday. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 7:07 am
LME CEO aims to have first contracts with Shanghai futures exchange in 2024 The specific contacts to be launched with ShFE were still under discussion. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 6:51 am
India’s state-owned KABIL signs $24 million lithium exploration deal in Argentina India has been pursuing overseas pacts to secure key minerals in resource-rich countries such as Australia, Argentina and Chile. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 6:47 am
BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil. Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 12:09 pm
France, ArcelorMittal agree on $2bn investment to cut French plant emissions The $2 billion will finance electric furnaces and a direct reduction plant at Dunkirk. Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 10:31 am
