Robbers pull off multimillion-dollar copper heist in Chilean port It is the largest copper theft since a spate of gangster heists in northern Chile last October forced the government to tighten security on trains carrying copper cathodes. Reuters | January 12, 2023 | 3:48 am
Alcoa reverts to gas for fuelling alumina refineries in Western Australia Alcoa has reverted to using gas to fuel the powerhouse boilers at its partially owned Kwinana and Pinjarra alumina refineries. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 3:51 pm
India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, Reuters sources say. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 9:46 am
Indian gold refiners struggle as smugglers offer hefty discounts Most refiners in the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal have suspended operations. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:55 am
UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:43 am
LME to decide nickel reforms by end of first quarter Months after turbulence highlighted shortcomings in LME oversight, the nickel contract remains broken. Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 9:40 am
Column: China’s easing of Australian coal ban is symbolic, not market-shifting One of the questions is whether Australian coal miners can compete on price with Russian thermal supplies. Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 7:51 am
Column: New fund friends will find lead in unusually lively mood Lead has just joined the commodity A-list, bringing a new set of players. Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 7:12 am
Australia lays out plan to make biggest polluters slash emissions Government proposed to make the country's biggest polluters slash emissions by 30% over the next seven years. Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 6:33 am
Zambia extends electricity rationing to mining firms Hydropower contributes to more than 75% of Zambia's electricity generation. Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 6:28 am
Civmec gets over $228m contract for Rio’s Western Range project Civmec will carry out engineering work from its Henderson facility in Western Australia for the miner. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 10:02 am
Stellantis seals batteries material deal with Element 25 Element 25 will supply Stellantis with high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate to be used in battery packs. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 6:58 am