Coal India to bid for 3 mines in critical minerals auctions this month The world's largest miner has also visited lithium mines in Australia and is in preliminary talks about operating them. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 10:27 am
Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 10:16 am
India gets 40 bids for commercial coal mines Output from mines auctioned to private companies is expected to boost production of coal by over 40%. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 9:46 am
Lucara Diamond revives sales deal with gem trader HB Antwerp The Canadian miner said it will supply HB Antwerp with rough diamonds of 10.8 carats and above for 10 years. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 9:30 am
Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:27 am
Iron ore price slides as rising stocks, weak steel margins blur demand outlook Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4% during Lunar New Year holiday. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:02 am
Amplats plans to cut thousands of jobs after profit plunge Anglo American Platinum's profit plunged by 71% last year. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 7:56 am
Polymetal agrees $3.7bn Russian asset sale to Siberian gold miner Polymetal has been seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were put under US sanctions in 2023. Reuters | February 18, 2024 | 8:49 pm
French recycling plant on fire housing 900 tonnes of lithium batteries The fire broke out on Saturday in a warehouse owned by French recycling group SNAM in Viviez, north of Toulouse. Reuters | February 18, 2024 | 9:54 am
Western Australia offers royalty relief to struggling nickel producers The government has announced a nickel financial assistance program that would give a 50% royalty rebate for 18 months. Reuters | February 17, 2024 | 9:13 pm
Vale board split on future of current CEO, say sources One Reuters source said the situation was difficult to solve and a new vote had not been scheduled. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 12:58 pm
Hastings Technology inks offtake deal with Chinese rare earths producer Hastings, which is backed by Andrew Forrest, will supply a minimum of 10,000 tons per annum of concentrate for an initial seven years. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:10 am