Mali says negotiating mining code revision but could act unilaterally Mali’s government is negotiating with mining companies to draft a new mining code but will move to implement a new law unilaterally […] Reuters | March 18, 2018 | 10:58 am
U.S. govt to accept metals tariffs exclusion requests from Monday It could take up to 90 days to make determinations. Reuters | March 18, 2018 | 8:23 am
Merkel, Xi agree to work on steel overcapacity within G20 Xi said both countries should cooperate despite ideological differences. Reuters | March 18, 2018 | 8:11 am
Mali says negotiating mining code revision but could act unilaterally Many mines in Mali, Africa's third-largest gold producer, are protected from changes to the fiscal regime for 30 years. Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 1:14 pm
China’s alumina restarts hindered by bauxite shortage – Antaike Alumina refineries and aluminium smelters in parts of China cut production by 30% during November to March as part of a campaign against air pollution. Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 12:38 pm
Mongolia Oyu Tolgoi copper mine 2017 revenue drops 22% as construction delays weigh Oyu Tolgoi booked $939.8 million in revenue for 2017, down from $1.2 billion the previous year. Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 12:06 pm
Asia Gold-India prices discounted as festival fails to lure buyers Dealers in India were offering a discount of up to $3 an ounce over official domestic prices, unchanged from last week. Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 11:54 am
Rio Tinto hires UBS to explore Pacific Aluminium listing – sources The mining group has tried to sell the division many times without success. Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 11:46 am
New Chile govt undecided on blocking SQM sale to China firms -official Chile development agency Corfo filed a complaint last week to block the sale of a 32% stake in SQM to China's Tianqi Lithium or any related entities. Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 11:33 am
S.Africa’s ARM posts 15% rise in H1 profit on strong manganese business ARM declared a dividend of 250 cents per share for the first half. Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 11:14 am
Caterpillar to close facilities, could cut 880 jobs Heavy equipment maker is also contemplating the closure of its engine manufacturing plant in Illinois. Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 10:00 am
Poland’s KGHM targets rise in Chilean copper ore output The miner expects daily copper ore output at its Chilean mine Sierra Gorda to increase by 18% next year from current levels. Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 2:50 am
