Barrick CEO wants to search for more copper in Zambia and Congo Barrick is considering plans to develop Lumwana mine. Reuters | July 7, 2023 | 8:04 am
Deep-sea metal rush in doubt as regulatory body meets Environmental groups expect next week's meeting of the International Seabed Authority to rule out any immediate permission for mining to begin. Reuters | July 7, 2023 | 7:17 am
Hudbay Minerals CEO says company open to acquisition offers at right price Peter Kukielski said there is a potential for some of the mid-size copper companies to come together to create one mega company. Reuters | July 7, 2023 | 7:10 am
Indonesia probes possible illegal nickel ore exports to China Indonesia had stopped exports of the material since the beginning of 2020. Reuters | July 7, 2023 | 7:08 am
Samarco to double pellet output capacity by Q1 2025, CEO says The firm aims to double its share of the transoceanic pellets market to 18%. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 2:58 pm
Argentina mining exploration hits decade high in 2022 The Latin American nation has a total of 161 mining projects underway. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:09 am
Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:04 am
Column: Europe adds aluminum to its critical raw materials list Western European production has been sliding steadily over the last 15 years. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:00 am
New gold discoveries to extend Barrick’s Ivory Coast mine operations Tongon mine will continue operating until at least 2030 following a significant discovery of new deposits. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:25 am
Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile, but no gallium reserves – spokesperson China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:21 am
European Lithium says Luxembourg’s GEM to fund $125m for Austrian mine Proceeds will be used to fund the development of the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 5:32 pm
Chile copper production at main mines down in May Copper output from Escondida fell 21.5% to 83,900 metric tons. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 2:08 pm
