Glencore’s prized Canadian coal mines come with rising environmental scrutiny Ottawa and Washington are close to requesting a study of selenium contamination from Teck's Elk Valley mines. Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 11:15 am
Codelco chairman still sees lithium agreement with SQM by year-end Codelco was tasked by President Gabriel Boric in April to lead the government's plan to take state control over strategic lithium projects. Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 9:40 am
Column: China is still the top dog in commodities, but its bark is changing China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices. Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 7:37 am
Mitsubishi, Freeport completes copper smelter expansion in Indonesia PT Smelting inaugurated on Thursday an expansion in capacity of its smelter facility in East Java. Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 7:29 am
China approves first graphite export permits after rule change China started to require export permits for some graphite products from this month to protect national security. Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 6:55 am
Glencore to update climate plan in 2024 after investor pressure More than 30% of Glencore's investors, including BlackRock, rejected the company's climate report at its annual meeting in May. Reuters | December 13, 2023 | 8:19 am
MinRes tightens grip on smaller rival Delta Lithium amid sector consolidation Chris Ellison-led MinRes has beefed up a 24.27% stake in Delta. Reuters | December 13, 2023 | 8:19 am
Thungela says “not yet” cutting jobs despite production curbs The company plans to re-deploy staff to new projects that will start producing next year. Reuters | December 13, 2023 | 8:16 am
Antofagasta, union extend talks to allow contract vote If the two groups fail to come to an agreement, workers will go on strike beginning on Dec. 19. Reuters | December 13, 2023 | 8:13 am
Western Australia seeks to speed up mining project approvals Western Australia supplies more than half of the world's seaborne iron ore and half of its lithium. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 9:47 am
Boliden plans to restart Europe’s biggest zinc mine in second quarter of 2024 The company is planning to resume wage negotiations with around 650 employees at its Tara operation in Ireland. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:46 am
Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:32 am