Glencore deposits more Russian aluminum on LME system Glencore has deposited more than 100,000 tonnes of aluminum in LME registered warehouses in South Korea. Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 10:11 am
2022 was record year for central bank gold buying, WGC confirms Central bank demand for gold totalled 1,136 tonnes valued at some $70 billion in 2022. Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 9:50 am
Cobalt from artisanal mines key to global output, study says Congo accounts for nearly 70% of global cobalt supply artisanal miners can make up nearly 20% of the country's output when prices are high. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 8:41 am
Endeavour Mining expects more gold M&A CEO Sebastien de Montessus said Newmont's offer to buy Newcrest ramped up pressure on the sector to consider deals. Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 8:38 am
General Motors competes for stake in Vale’s base metals unit Automakers have been stepping up efforts to lock in supplies of nickel and copper. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 8:31 am
At least 9 dead in Burkina Faso mine collapse: association At least nine people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in Burkina Faso's western Tuy province on Tuesday. Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 8:23 am
BHP halts Western Australia iron ore operations for a day after worker dies Western Australia police have showed up on the site and BHP has informed safety regulators of the incident. Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 8:08 am
Anglo American to take up 9.9% of Canada Nickel for $18 million Anglo will provide technology expertise to the Crawford project in Ontario. Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 6:52 am
Fancy colour diamond prices up 3.9% in 2022 Prices for yellow diamonds climbed by 4.6% from the previous year, followed by a 3.9% rise in pinks and 1.8% in blues, the FCRF says. Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 6:14 am