Brazil court rejects requests to block $15.7 billion from Vale, BHP A substitute federal judge of a court in Minas Gerais state said the issue had already been resolved in the previous ruling. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 1:42 pm
China’s 2024 iron ore imports similar to last year – Vale Imports by China, the world's biggest buyer, in 2024 are expected to be around 1.17 to 1.18 billion metric tons. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 8:54 am
Lower energy prices help Aurubis’ first-half profit Group revenue for the first half of the year fell 6% to 8.25 billion euros, roughly in line with expectations. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:46 am
China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:37 am
Equinor buys 45% stake in two US lithium projects Equinor will initially compensate Standard Lithium $30 million and cover project expenses up to $33 million. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:32 am
Indonesia says nickel reserves enough for expansion, despite moratorium call Indonesia's high-grade nickel reserves is estimated to last until 2035, while its low-grade nickel until at least 2069. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:25 am
Indonesia says it will extend copper export permits for Freeport, Amman The current permits are set to expire on May 31. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:22 am
De Grey Mining launches $395m equity raising for Western Australia gold project The miner expects full construction activities at the Hemi gold project to start in the second half of 2024. Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 7:53 pm
Pilbara Minerals open to ‘great’ acquisition opportunities For now, Pilbara Minerals is undertaking expansion projects such as building out a demonstration plant at its Pilgangoora project. Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 7:47 pm
Leo Lithium sells Mali project stake to Ganfeng for $342 million A new mining code in Mali means the government's potential stake in the Goulamina project will likely rise to 30% from 20% previously. Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 5:06 pm
Piedmont Lithium wins US state mining permit after posting reclamation bond State officials formally awarded the 16-page permit to Piedmont on Tuesday after a nearly three-year process. Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 9:42 am
AMG Critical Materials hit by lower lithium and vanadium prices Revenue of the Dutch company decreased 21% year-on-year to $358 million in the first quarter. Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 9:40 am