Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 9:40 am
Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit record US Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of $5.18 a lb. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 8:17 am
Iron ore price slides as prospects of softening demand, Biden’s new China tariff weigh US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:48 am
Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseas The Indian mines ministry is also encouraging other state-owned companies to scout for critical minerals overseas. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:41 am
EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:34 am
Brazil states ask court to double what Vale, BHP should pay for dam burst Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo states have asked a court to order Vale and BHP to pay a total 100 billion reais. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:06 pm
BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:01 pm
Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme Court The Resolution Copper project, a partnership between Rio and BHP, would supply more than a quarter of US copper. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 1:06 pm
Teck sees $3bn in annual EBITDA if copper stays around current levels Copper is the main driver of the company's profitability after it sold its steel-making coal business. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 11:15 am
Cochilco sees considerable increase in Chile’s copper price forecast Going forward, Cochilco is "moderately optimistic" on how copper prices will evolve. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 8:45 am
Codelco working to meet Q2 production goal, CEO says The state-run copper miner is pushing to boost production up from its lowest in 25 years. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 8:00 am
Indonesia adds nickel parks worth nearly $40 billion to strategic plan The parks will produce mixed hydroxide precipitate and nickel and cobalt sulphate, used in the making of EV batteries. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 7:41 am
