Botswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decades The country is facing economic stagnation linked to a decline in the diamond trade. Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 7:39 am
Rusal raises bar in Nornickel dispute with fresh claims against Potanin Rusal is suing Nornickel's CEO, claiming he violated a shareholder agreement signed in December 2012. Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 7:11 am
Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine Groups argued the project posed an existential risk to the rare wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat and could drive it to extinction. Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 2:41 pm
Solidcore to buy 55% stake in Kazakhstan’s Syrymbet tin deposit for $82.5m The company said it aims to secure board approval for construction in 2025. Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 11:15 am
Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push Officials have approved a two-year permit for the company to kick off exploration in the Paso de Sico concession. Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 9:18 am
UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025 Demand from the new energy vehicles, solar, wind and China's grid investment remains resilient; and copper is also benefiting from high-growth industries such as the data centres for AI and defense needs. Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 4:13 am
Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar’s nickel project Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilise production and improve profitability at the Madagascar project, which launched in 2005. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:59 pm
IGO revises chemical plant project cost at Greenbushes to $579m The plant at Greenbushes lithium mine is expected to cost about A$880 million. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 3:15 pm
Copper output from Codelco down nearly 5% this year, but recovery expected Codelco sees copper 2024 production of between 1.325 million and 1.352 million tons. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 1:13 pm
Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output A range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to fast-track significant volumes of supply. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:55 am
Workers at Europe’s dirtiest power plant wary of life after coal The Belchatow plant generates around 20% of Poland's electricity. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 10:34 am
India’s gold demand to hit four-year low amid price rally, WGC says Record-high prices are seen denting purchases during the peak festival season in the December quarter. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 8:39 am
