AVZ Minerals to file arbitration over contested Congo lithium mine Last week, Zijin Mining said joint venture Manono Lithium SAS was granted rights over the northeast tenement of the Manono mine. Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 6:43 am
Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals "There is a willingness to invest, especially in critical minerals," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters. Reuters | October 29, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Death toll rises to 45 in ArcelorMittal Kazakh coal mine fire The accident took place at the Kostenko mine after what appeared to be a methane leak. Reuters | October 29, 2023 | 10:23 am
US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US says US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made on a US-UK critical minerals agreement in talks on Saturday in Japan. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:27 pm
At least 32 dead, 14 missing after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan ArcelorMittal Temirtau said 206 of 252 people at the Kostenko mine had been evacuated after what appeared to be a methane blast. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:10 pm
China’s exports of refined lead feed LME stocks rebuild China's exports of refined lead hit a 15-month high in September with year-to-date shipments already exceeding last year's total. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 8:39 am
Vale CEO says he has never been so optimistic about the company’s future Vale on Thursday reported a third quarter net profit decline but still landed above market forecasts. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 8:33 am
LME says China’s Guangxi CNGR applies for new nickel listing The exchange has so far approved one new Chinese brand and received an application from another Chinese producer. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 7:35 am
BHP Australia iron ore rail workers approve industrial action plans The work stoppages could impact its operations at the world's largest iron ore export hub at Port Hedland. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 7:20 am
Indonesia’s high-grade nickel ore reserves may be depleted in 6 years Indonesia's high-grade 1.7% nickel ore is mainly used for the country's nickel pig iron (NPI) production. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 7:16 am
Pre-tax profit for Codelco down 65% this year through Sept Chile’s Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, on Thursday posted a 65% drop in its pre-tax profit for the first nine months […] Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 3:42 pm
Vale’s third-quarter profit slips but beats expectations The company reported a 36% year-on-year decline in third-quarter net profit, landing above analyst estimates. Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 2:56 pm
