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
Manganese may pave the way for inclusion of organic light-emitting diodes in consumer electronics Manganese was the key ingredient in developing white and green organic light-emitting diodes displaying record high efficiency. Staff Writer | December 13, 2023 | 6:10 am
Eldorado Gold shares fall on lower reserves at Lamaque It posted a 5% decrease this year in proven and probable gold mineral reserves at specific assets within its Canadian portfolio. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2023 | 5:50 am
Petra Diamonds inks deal to sell idled Koffiefontein mine Petra has signed a non-binding deal with an unnamed party for the potential sale of the South African diamond mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2023 | 3:58 am
South Korea offers $29 billion in aid to battery makers amid metals war President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration wants to boost competitiveness of the nation’s battery industry, from mining to recycling. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 5:35 pm
Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankers About $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been announced in Australia year-to-date, accounting for almost half of all transactions in the country. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 5:34 pm
US sanctions Russian metals magnate Sviblov and gold, zinc firms The Ozernoye mine had drawn the attention of traders including Trafigura Group and Open Mineral. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 2:14 pm