First Quantum’s Panama mine closure to cost around $800m, minister says An inter-ministry coalition which is developing the mine's closure plan is working on alternative measures to recoup funds. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 12:16 pm
LME partner Metalshub plans for ‘green’ nickel price Calls for a nickel price that reflects strong environmental and governance standards have grown from high-cost producers such as Australia. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 9:46 am
Column: Nickel producers fear growing Indonesian pricing power An Indonesian producer has for the first time ever applied to have its metal listed as a good delivery brand on the LME. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 8:33 am
Sprott Asset Management launches copper miners ETF The ETF has Freeport-McMoRan, Antofagasta, and Southern Copper Corp as its top holdings by weight. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 7:53 am
US court sides with Apple, Tesla, other tech companies over child labor in Africa A federal appeals court refused to hold the companies liable over their alleged support for the use of child labor in cobalt mining in the DRC. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 7:50 am
Platinum deficit in 2024 to be deeper than expected – WPIC Platinum demand surged 25% in 2023, seen down 6% in 2024. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am
Indonesia aims to finish mining output quotas approval by end-March The approval process for the quotas has been delayed this year, raising concerns from nickel smelters who are facing depleting ore stock. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 11:52 am
SRG Mining scraps $12.5m deal with China’s C-ONE as Canada tightens scrutiny C-ONE last year signed a C$16.9 million deal for a 19.4% stake in SRG. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 10:08 am
Future of First Quantum mine is for the people of Panama to decide, US official says Panama holds presidential elections in May, and the future of Cobre Panama mine has emerged as a flash point among opponents and supporters of the mine. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 9:45 am
China’s copper processing fees could recover from 2nd quarter, analysts say The falling charges have threatened to cut output in the world's top producer of refined copper. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:35 am
LME does not plan to launch green nickel contract Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest said recently the LME should classify its nickel contracts into "clean" and "dirty" to give customers more choice. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:32 am
Ganfeng Lithium plans to buy 15% stake in Pastos Grandes project The deal would give Ganfeng more access to resources in Argentina. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:27 am