Kloeckner to divest business in four European countries German metal trader Kloeckner plans to sell off parts of its European commodity distribution business to Spain's Hierros Anon. Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 8:18 am
Diamond output of sanctions-hit Alrosa down in 2023, stockpiling likely Alrosa said on Friday that its 2023 output fell by 2.8% year on year to 34.6 million carats. Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 8:09 am
Sandfire, Yugunga-Nya sign deal for cultural heritage protection at DeGrussa mine Sandfire said last month it had damaged an artefact scatter at its Monty cooper mine in 2017 and 2018. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 2:13 pm
Energy Fuels starts production at three uranium mines as metal prices rise The company started production at three of its permitted and developed uranium mines in Arizona and Utah. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:19 am
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security China accounts for nearly 90% of global refined output. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:08 am
Gold Fields sells Asanko stake in $170 million deal The South African firm has sold its 45% stake in Ghana's Asanko gold mine to joint venture partner Galiano Gold. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:03 am
UK fraud watchdog must pay damages to ENRC, court rules ENRC has always denied any wrongdoing and argued the UK's Serious Fraud Office would not have launched its investigation if it had not first induced the company's former lawyer to act against its interests. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 8:31 am
Woodside Energy to supply LNG to Pilbara Minerals unit The LNG will be used at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia. Reuters | December 20, 2023 | 3:30 pm
India urges G7 to delay ban on Russian diamonds as rules lack clarity Home to 90% of the world's diamond cutting and polishing industry, India is critical to the implementation of the ban. Reuters | December 20, 2023 | 8:07 am
Aurubis CEO says he expects strong copper market to continue in 2024 Aurubis on Wednesday confirmed a sharp 34% fall in annual earnings after a major metal theft. Reuters | December 20, 2023 | 8:04 am
Column: Funds less negative on copper as supply landscape shifts Money managers are now marginally net long of copper on both the London Metal Exchange (LME) and CME contracts. Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 10:51 am
India to auction nearly 100 more blocks of critical minerals before Feb 2024 India launched the first part of its critical minerals auction last month. Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 10:16 am
