Workers at China Moly’s Congo mine end one-day strike over covid-19 The workers agreed on a compromise with management over compensation for working in isolation for two months due to the covid-19 pandemic. Reuters | May 24, 2020 | 12:37 pm
AngloGold shuts S.African mine after finding 164 coronavirus cases The mine reopened in April and had been operating at around 50% capacity. Reuters | May 24, 2020 | 8:46 am
Anglo American explores South Africa coal sale alongside spin-off CEO Mark Cutifani previously said the company had already received interest from potential buyers both inside and outside of South Africa. Reuters | May 22, 2020 | 10:34 am
Chinalco proposes curbing China’s copper capacity Country’s lawmakers are gathered in Beijing to decide policy objectives and economic targets for the year. Reuters | May 22, 2020 | 9:47 am
China Moly’s Congo copper-cobalt mine expects stable output this year In 2019 Tenke Fungurume produced 177,956 tonnes of copper and 16,098 tonnes of cobalt. Reuters | May 22, 2020 | 9:30 am
Pentagon halts rare earths funding for Lynas – sources Decision is a step backward for president Donald Trump’s plan to redevelop the U.S. rare earths supply chain. Reuters | May 22, 2020 | 8:43 am
Core Lithium gets Europe supply deal for Finniss project The agreement is for the supply of 50,000 tonnes per annum of spodumene concentrate. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 10:04 pm
In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country” The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 12:57 pm
Hudbay expects delay to Peru copper expansion Company expects a delay of up to four months before it can start mining an extension at its Constancia mine. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 12:34 pm
EU’s industrial strategy is being wrecked by covid-19 In the dash to secure tomorrow's raw materials, Europe risks losing the metals capacity it already has. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 10:33 am
Cacophony of voices on LME may not be heard for months LME temporarily closed the the last open-outcry floor in Europe on March 23 when the coronavirus lockdown began. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 10:02 am
Australia reassures on China iron ore processing changes Country said that change in China’s iron ore inspection procedures should streamline customs clearance of Australian shipments. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 9:27 am