Alcoa’s Australia unit flags 30% production cut at alumina refinery Alcoa's Kwinana refinery has resorted to using diesel instead of gas for some of its operations. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 6:51 am
Fortescue Metals CFO Ian Wells to step down in latest shakeup Wells' resignation is the latest in the top management departures at Fortescue. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 6:43 am
India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months Coal accounts for more than 70% of India's power generation, and coal-fired plants make up over 75% of India's use of the polluting fuel. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 5:39 am
First Quantum could suspend Panama jobs due to gov’t order to halt operations The Canadian miner said it would suspend jobs if forced to halt operations. Reuters | January 8, 2023 | 10:15 am
Glencore sells warehousing unit Access World Access World Group was founded in 1933 and acquired by the London-listed miner in 2010. Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 9:20 am
Column: New year, new nickel market after LME’s 2022 meltdown? The LME contract has returned, but it is much diminished. Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 7:54 am
China to crack down on speculation in iron ore prices The Chinese state planner will resolutely crack down on illegal activities such as price gouging and speculation to ensure smooth operation of the market. Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 7:26 am
China boosts coal output, eases Australia ban to bolster energy security The increasing need to secure energy supplies after easing covid-19 restrictions has pushed China to gradually resume Australian coal imports. Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 7:22 am
Ruling in Thacker Pass lithium mine case expected within months Chief Judge Miranda Du held a Thursday hearing to review the contention from ranchers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups. Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 1:35 pm
LME chair to step down, exchange declines comment on reason Gay Huey Evans will step down as LME chair, but declined to comment on whether it was due to regulatory reviews into the nickel market events. Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 9:48 am
Global copper smelting dips in December after weak 2022 – satellite data Global smelting activity for 2022 fell to its lowest level in six years. Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 7:45 am
China coal buyers may be left wanting in Australia even after ban lifted China's state planner has allowed three central government-backed utilities and its top steelmaker to resume coal imports from Australia. Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 6:39 am