Graphite buyers to boost imports ahead of China’s curbs – analysts Top buyers of graphite from China include Japan, the United States, South Korea and India. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 10:33 am
Panama’s president gives final approval to First Quantum copper mine contract The bill was approved in a third and final brief debate with 44 votes in favor, five against, and two abstentions. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 9:21 am
Kazakh miner ERG plans $800 million revamp of DRC copper, cobalt mine The project includes the construction of a hydrometallurgical plant at the Comide mine. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 9:17 am
China’s state reserve expected to buy 3,100t of cobalt – sources Five major cobalt suppliers attended meetings held in Beijing this week to discuss prices and volumes of the purchases. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:53 am
Boliden’s profit falls as lower prices, grades weigh Shares in the group fell 29% year-to-date. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:47 am
EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France The European Union and the United States could reach a deal on critical minerals over the coming weeks or months. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:39 am
China to tighten exports of key battery material graphite The world's top producer will require export permits for some products from December 1 to protect national security. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:25 am
Japan’s JFE Steel eyes stake in Teck’s coal business – sources JFE Steel holds 15% equity in India's JSW Steel, which was also exploring an investment in Teck's coal business. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:18 am
Brazil’s J&F to invest more than $1 billion in mining assets bought from Vale Since taking over the mines, J&F has managed to double its 2021 production to 4 million tons of ore. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:09 am
Rio Tinto, Aboriginal group sign first solar deal for WA iron ore region The project in Western Australia's Pilbara district comes as part of Rio's $3 billion plan to decarbonize its iron ore business. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:04 am
Lynas announces planned shutdown of Malaysia operations The company also reported a 21.8% fall in first-quarter revenue. Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 2:56 pm
Canada court ruling on key environmental law risks deterring investments Canada’s Supreme Court last week ruled the Impact Assessment Act was too broad in designating which major projects should fall under federal environmental assessment. Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 2:07 pm
