Nippon Steel executive saw positive reaction from US Steel workers and others Nippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori returned to the US in an effort to close the deal amid growing regulatory scrutiny and political opposition. Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:41 pm
Colombia halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war Colombia is reported to be Israel's biggest supplier of coal. Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:27 pm
Codelco reaches agreement with Andina mine workers At the end of May, Codelco wrapped up negotiations with two other unions at the mine. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 4:23 pm
Argentine lithium output up by almost half in first four months of 2024 The South American country, part of the so-called "lithium triangle" along with Chile and Bolivia, has attracted investments from foreign companies in Canada and China. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 1:14 pm
Copper output from Codelco slides 6% in April Copper output also fell during the month at Chile's Escondida mine, though it edged up 1.9% in Collahuasi mine. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 12:28 pm
Ghana’s 2023 gold output rose 8.3% Output in 2024 is projected to rise to between 4.3 million and 4.5 million ounces. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 10:14 am
Indonesia issues annual nickel ore quota of 240mt for 3 years The quota issued should be enough, as nickel ore consumption last year was below this, its energy and mineral resources minister said. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 8:42 am
Iron ore extends gain on easing China demand concern, Fed rate cut bets China's iron ore imports in the first five months reached 513.75 million tons, a year-on-year rise of 7%. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 7:41 am
Sibanye loosens debt covenants to boost cash amid lower prices The miner said on Friday that all of its lenders have agreed to raise the debt threshold on all facilities. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 7:34 am
China May rare earth exports jump 36% y/y on restocking China accounts for 70% of rare earths mining globally and 90% of refined output. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 7:28 am
China’s central bank paused gold purchases in May after 18 months of buying The People's Bank of China was the largest official sector buyer of gold in 2023. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 7:24 am
Codelco chairman says SQM lithium deal on track, despite Tianqi dispute Chile's financial regulator is currently reviewing Tianqi's complaint, and has said that the company could appeal the decision in the court system. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 4:22 pm