China’s industry ministry plans to step up lithium, cobalt, nickel exploration The plan is targeting an increase in the scale of the new energy storage manufacturing industry to match demand by 2027. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 6:15 am
Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 3:17 am
Perth Mint’s October gold sales dip, silver slips to 4-month low Perth Mint, owned by the government of Western Australia, is the world's largest producer of newly mined gold. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 4:40 pm
China highlights port connectivity, minerals, infrastructure with Mongolia Chinese Premier Li Qiang, said late on Tuesday that China would support more "qualified enterprises" to invest in Mongolia. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 4:25 pm
China zinc smelter group sets processing fees for Q1 2025 In August, major Chinese zinc smelters had agreed at a meeting to adjust planned maintenance on production lines and postpone commissioning of new capacity. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 9:04 am
Delay in Chile mining permits a serious problem, says local head of Freeport President Gabriel Boric’s government is pushing for reforms to streamline mining permits in addition to modifying environmental assessments. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 7:33 am
South Korea’s highest court rejects appeal from zinc smelter against shutdown The fate of the 400,000 metric ton-per-year smelter, the world's sixth-largest, has been closely watched as zinc prices soared 17.5% this year. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 7:29 am
Indian government to sell 2.5% stake in Hindustan Zinc for $634m The Indian government currently holds a 29.54% stake in the company. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 6:52 am
Codelco seeks permit for $650m Andina water project The plan is to funnel water from the mine's Ovejeria tailings, or mine waste, and other sources to the concentrator plant. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 6:48 am
Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association. Reuters | November 4, 2024 | 1:55 pm
Brazil prepares to remove illegal Amazon gold miners from Munduruku land The Munduruku territory covers nearly 24,000 square km, about the size of the US state of New Hampshire. Reuters | November 4, 2024 | 8:27 am
Canada wants energy sector to cut emissions by up to 35% below 2019 levels The draft rules are designed to put a clear limit on pollution from oil and gas production. Reuters | November 4, 2024 | 7:16 am
