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Iluka resumes operations at Sierra Leone rutile mine as strike ends

The strike was the second in the past month to hit Sierra Rutile, one of Sierra Leone's largest companies, following a week-long stoppage in October that led Iluka to cut its output forecast.

Reuters | December 2, 2018 | 8:39 am

Codelco reaches agreement with Ministro Hales mine supervisors

Codelco strikes contract deal with workers at Ministro Hales mine

The 36-month contract was approved by 53% of the union.

Reuters | December 2, 2018 | 8:34 am

Indigenous rights ‘invisible’ as Ecuador pushes mining, oil projects: U.N.

Days before Tauli-Corpuz arrived in Ecuador, indigenous groups and about 2,000 protesters marched in the capital Quito and handed the national assembly a proposed law that would ban large metal-mining projects.

Reuters | November 30, 2018 | 12:42 pm

Mining industry leadership set for changing of the guard

Boards are pushing for candidates with gender and age diversity.

Reuters | November 30, 2018 | 12:31 pm

China’s Chalco shuts 470,000 tonnes of aluminium capacity as price slump bites

China's biggest state-run aluminium producer has decided to make around 470,000 tonnes of annual output at units including Shanxi Huasheng and Shandong Huayu subject to "flexible" output arrangements.

Reuters | November 30, 2018 | 10:06 am

South Africa’s Transnet Lifts Force Majeure on Coal Export Line

S.Africa’s main iron ore export rail link closed until Dec. 9

The Saldanha export line carries iron ore sourced mainly from Kumba mines from the Northern Cape province to the Saldanha port in the Western Cape.

Reuters | November 30, 2018 | 9:53 am

Indonesian miner Antam buys 30% stake in Tsingshan's smelter

Construction on $4B Indonesia EV battery project begins Jan 2019 – Minister

Looking at its resources, Indonesia will become the main player in lithium batteries.

Reuters | November 30, 2018 | 9:38 am

Mitsubishi Materials says its Indonesia copper smelter declared force majeure on some deliveries

The smelter went into maintenance that was scheduled for about 30 days, but has been extended due to a lack of oxygen supply from a neighboring oxygen plant.

Reuters | November 29, 2018 | 10:43 am

Lonmin turns first profit in four years ahead of Sibanye takeover

Lonmin also said on Thursday it expects Sibanye's deal to close early next year, but cautioned that some uncertainty still exists over its completion.

Reuters | November 29, 2018 | 10:30 am

India’s Adani says to fully fund its troubled Australia coal project

Taking a big step closer to building the long-touted project that has faced fierce resistance from green groups.

Reuters | November 29, 2018 | 10:24 am

LME cancels nickel trading after price soars past $100,000 a tonne

AMT to become first LME ring trader as ferrous liquidity provider

Broker AMT has been appointed by the LME as a liquidity provider for its steel contracts, giving a boost to the market as the first ring trader in that role.

Reuters | November 29, 2018 | 10:15 am

BMW joins project to improve conditions for cobalt mining in Congo

Carmakers seeking to boost sales of electric cars are struggling to get their hands on cobalt, a scarce but vital component in the production of batteries.

Reuters | November 29, 2018 | 10:02 am

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