Peru’s 2024 copper target is realistic, mining magnates say The South American country produced 2.76 million tons of copper last year, dropping its rank from first to second for global production. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 2:40 pm
Hudbay Minerals to raise $300 million in bought deal equity offering The offering will help fund near-term growth initiatives at its Copper Mountain unit. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 2:35 pm
Solaris ends plan to sell stake to Zijin Mining, cites government rules Canada's government has taken a tough stance specifically on investments from China in critical minerals such as copper, graphite and lithium. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 9:34 am
Portuguese company eyes two lithium refineries in Iberia by 2030 Lifthium is planning to source the raw materials from different regions around the world, including South America. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 8:25 am
Nutrien potash mine closed for investigation after fatal accident An employee died Sunday at a Nutrien potash mine in Saskatchewan. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 8:17 am
BHP shares hit 3-month high as deadline for formal Anglo bid looms BHP has until 16:00 GMT on Wednesday to make a binding bid for Anglo American. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 7:44 am
Rio Tinto declares force majeure on Queensland alumina exports Its alumina plants have been unable to run properly due to a regional shortage of gas. Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 12:01 pm
Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next year UMPC plans to begin producing battery-grade lithium next year, aiming to deliver 5,000 metric tons in 2027 and double that in 2028. Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 10:40 am
Anglo shareholder LGIM supports break-up plan as BHP circles LGIM is among Anglo's biggest investors with a stake of about 2%. Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 10:01 am
Iron ore price climbs to 3-month high on prospects of improved property demand China announced "historic" steps on Friday to stabilize its property sector. Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 8:16 am
Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route to the US CME exchange, Reuters sources say. Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 8:05 am
Peru’s No. 2 copper mine Antamina sees production steady in 2024 Antamina, controlled by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, is pushing ahead with the $2 billion project to extend the mine's life to 2036. Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 1:28 pm