Biden close to blocking Nippon Steel deal to buy US Steel US Steel warned earlier that a failure to merge with Nippon Steel would put thousands of jobs at risk. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 11:04 am
Chile’s top court rejects Tianqi appeal to halt SQM-Codelco deal Tianqi argued that the joint venture between SQM and Codelco should be submitted to shareholder approval. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 11:00 am
Orano selects Tennessee site to build uranium enrichment plant The project is also being supported Tennessee's Nuclear Energy Fund, which has about $60 million in approved funding. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 9:16 am
LME seeks to boost electronic trading, reassure physical users The measures attempt to navigate a recurring tension between traditional physical users and the financial community which prefers electronic trading. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 7:07 am
Glencore’s Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale Glencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her position. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 7:04 am
Russia launches major zinc concentrate plant after delays linked to fire, US sanctions Ozernoye aims to process up to 6 million tons of zinc ore when it reaches full capacity in 2025. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 6:57 am
US Steel warns Nippon deal failure would put thousands of jobs at risk Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday said she wants US Steel to remain "American owned and operated." Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 6:54 am
Brazil miner MRN gets initial licence to extend life of bauxite project The company is backed by both Glencore and Rio Tinto. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:51 am
Sinomine says its Tsumeb smelter contains over 700t of germanium Germanium is a critical mineral used in chipmaking, infrared technology, fibre optic cables and solar cells. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:43 am
New Caledonian nickel firm KNS awaits new investor after furnace shutdown KNS stopped its mine and plant operations in March after commodity group Glencore decided to sell its interest. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:07 am
Column: Fading China optimism hits iron ore prices, but not yet volumes The property sector has so far failed to respond to a series of stimulus measures from Beijing, and remains a drag on the overall economy. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 8:39 am
Goldman temporarily suspends zinc coverage Goldman cited "restricted capacity" following the departure of the sector lead earlier this year. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 6:41 am
