Zimbabwe looks to alleviate foreign currency shortages -mines minister "At the end of the day it is an issue of balancing the needs of investors with the needs of the country" Reuters | February 4, 2019 | 9:56 am
Brazil dam burst death toll rises to 115; 10 people added to list of missing The rescue and recovery team said that 248 people were now listed as missing. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 2:56 pm
Thyssenkrupp in constructive talks with EU on Tata Steel JV The commission has set an April 29 deadline to rule on the transaction, which would create Europe’s second-largest steelmaker after ArcelorMittal. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 12:39 pm
EU imposes curbs on steel imports after Trump tariffs Steel group Eurofer said the safeguards were completely justified given the diversion of steel to the EU market. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 12:36 pm
Gold refiner Asahi wins auction for Republic Metals Corp- sources If the purchase is completed, it will cement Asahi's position in the Americas. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 11:27 am
China’s Xinfa cuts alumina output amid bauxite squeeze Production has been reduced by 500,000 tonnes on an annual basis, said the Xinfa official, who put the plant's total capacity at 3 million tonnes per year. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 10:35 am
Japan’s JFE says no impact on iron ore buying after Vale dam disaster We need to closely watch Vale's overall output and how it will impact on iron ore markets going forward. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 10:29 am
Asia Gold-Chinese demand jumps; Indian buyers hold off with eye on budget Global benchmark gold prices registered a fourth straight monthly gain in January. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 10:20 am
Zambia fires CEO of state mining investment arm ZCCM-IH Zambia, Africa's No.2 copper producer, introduced a new 10 percent tax when the price of copper exceeds $7,500 per tonne. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 9:44 am
Glencore keeps 2019 guidance after copper, cobalt output jumps Production of cobalt, used in batteries for EV's, reached 42,200 tonnes in 2018 while copper hit 1.453 million tonnes. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 9:34 am
Japan’s Mitsui trims FY profit outlook, to keep stake in Vale "Vale is an important strategic partner" Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 9:16 am
Miners BHP, Rio urge permanent voice for First Nations in Australia’s parliament "A First Nations' voice to parliament is a meaningful step towards reconciliation," BHP Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said. Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 11:21 am
