Chile’s lithium output to reach 285,000t in 2025, copper commission says The global market is forecast to post a surplus of 117,000 tons of lithium this year. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Peru’s copper output this year likely to fall short of 3mt goal The Andean country's slide in copper output has factored into a recent economic slowdown. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 1:40 pm
Column: China’s coal output rises as share of electricity slips Coal output rose 2.8% in July from the same month a year earlier, hitting 390.37 million metric tons. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 1:05 pm
GRAPHIC: Strong tailwinds for gold’s excursion into uncharted territory A rally which has lifted gold to $2,526.07 an ounce this week has made the precious metal one of 2024's best performing assets. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 9:37 am
Column: China’s rare copper export boom signals more than weak demand The world's largest buyer of copper shipped out an unprecedented 158,000 metric tons of refined metal in June. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 9:27 am
Hindustan Zinc nearly doubles dividend payout The move is expected to help group parent Vedanta Resources reduce its debt. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 7:46 am
Antofagasta’s half-year profit up on strong copper prices In July, the company said full-year copper output from its four mines in Chile would be at the lower end of its guidance range. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 7:37 am
BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:36 am
Strike at Lundin’s Caserones copper mine showing no signs of resolution after a week The workers are prepared to drag out the strike for more than 40 days if needed, according to the union's president. Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 5:06 pm
Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine signs new deal, ending risk of strike Earlier, the union had sent a memo to members warning it might re-start the strike if the company did not "rectify its position" over contract talks. Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 8:33 am
Thungela may consider steelmaking coal in hunt for new assets The thermal coal producer bought Ensham mine in Australia last year to diversify from South Africa. Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 8:24 am
Tetra Technologies invests in lithium tech developer KMX The deal is among the latest in the direct lithium extraction sector. Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 6:53 am