India gets 40 bids for commercial coal mines Output from mines auctioned to private companies is expected to boost production of coal by over 40%. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 9:46 am
Lucara Diamond revives sales deal with gem trader HB Antwerp The Canadian miner said it will supply HB Antwerp with rough diamonds of 10.8 carats and above for 10 years. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 9:30 am
Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority. Staff Writer | February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am
Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:27 am
Polymetal to drop out of top 10 gold miners on Russia sale The gold miner agreed to sell its Russian unit to Russian firm Mangazeya Plus. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 8:07 am
Iron ore price slides as rising stocks, weak steel margins blur demand outlook Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4% during Lunar New Year holiday. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:02 am
Amplats plans to cut thousands of jobs after profit plunge Anglo American Platinum's profit plunged by 71% last year. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 7:56 am
Polymetal agrees $3.7bn Russian asset sale to Siberian gold miner Polymetal has been seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were put under US sanctions in 2023. Reuters | February 18, 2024 | 8:49 pm
French recycling plant on fire housing 900 tonnes of lithium batteries The fire broke out on Saturday in a warehouse owned by French recycling group SNAM in Viviez, north of Toulouse. Reuters | February 18, 2024 | 9:54 am