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
Column: Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat? The mood was a bit downbeat this week at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 8:35 am
Iron ore price rangebound as EU tariff hike woes counter China’s fiscal stimulus optimism The EU has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built EVs to as much as 45.3%. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 7:07 am
Saudi Arabia in advanced talks over Zambia copper mine stake, Ma’aden CEO says Saudi Arabia is expecting a deal by the end of the year. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 7:01 am
Glencore posts lower metals output for first nine months, reiterates outlook The miner and trader's own sourced copper production fell 4% to 705,200 metric tons, while its own sourced cobalt output fell 18% to 26,500 tons. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 1:22 am
Simandou to mine first cargo by end of 2025 With annual production capacity of 120 million metric tons, the Guinea is set to be the world's largest mine for the highest grade of iron ore. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 12:37 am
Botswana’s Debswana diamond sales fall over 50% in first nine months of 2024 Debswana, equally owned by Botswana and Anglo American Plc’s De Beers, sells 75% of its output to De Beers. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 12:25 am