BCI Minerals signs salt supply deal with Japanese trading house Itochu BCI will supply Itochu with a minimum of 3,600 kilotonnes of salt over five years from 2026. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:14 pm
Australia’s critical minerals industry needs quicker permits, not subsidies – BHP Queensland on Tuesday announced a new critical minerals development strategy to attract investment to the state. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:11 pm
Zambia state firm says Zijin, Sibanye interested in Mopani Copper Mines The search for a new investor for Mopani is likely to be concluded within the next two months. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 9:59 am
Renewables growth did not dent fossil fuel dominance in 2022, report says Fossil fuels still account for 82% of supply. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 9:29 am
Livent reports fire in North Carolina plant Company said there have been no injuries. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:41 am
Lithium miner Premier’s shares slide on Zimbabwe force majeure Shares in Premier African Minerals plunged 40% on Monday. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:37 am
Nerves on edge as exchanges, funds await ruling in LME nickel case Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two financial firms against the London Metal Exchange. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:33 am
Indian miner NMDC plans $61 million investment in first gold block India meets more than 90% of its gold demand through imports. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:28 am
Power group EDF signs 10-year contract with aluminum firm Trimet France EDF, the power company that has been fully taken over by the French state, has signed a 10-year contract with aluminum company Trimet France. Reuters | June 25, 2023 | 12:13 pm
US Senate overwhelmingly backs tax treaty with Chile Without it, taxes on US companies with Chilean operations could climb to more than 44%, the business group said. Reuters | June 23, 2023 | 9:35 am
South Africa investigating deaths of 31 people in illegal mine Victims died in a ventilation shaft in Virginia mine in Welkom city. Reuters | June 23, 2023 | 8:39 am
TIMELINE – LME’s nickel crisis: major developments since trading halt Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two financial firms against the LME. Reuters | June 23, 2023 | 8:33 am