Panama mine shutdown threatens copper’s surplus The expectation for a looser market in the near term has been reflected in copper prices. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 10:35 am
Zimbabwe orders lithium miners to submit refinery plans by March 2024 Africa's top lithium producer last year banned the export of lithium ore and has imposed a 5% export tax on concentrates. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 9:52 am
AustralianSuper builds stake in Pilbara Minerals Australia's largest pension fund is now the second largest shareholder behind Ganfeng Lithium. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 9:47 am
Giyani secures $16 million financing for Botswana manganese project Over a 57-year project life, K.Hill is expected to supply over 3.5 million tonnes of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate. Staff Writer | November 30, 2023 | 9:37 am
enCore Energy becomes newest US uranium producer after Rosita restart The company is anticipating its first shipment of yellowcake to occur over the course of the next 45 to 60 days. Staff Writer | November 30, 2023 | 9:20 am
Endeavour’s Tanda-Iguela gold resources surge 303% Indicated gold resources at the Côte d'Ivoire asset have increased beyond even the most optimistic expectations. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2023 | 8:20 am
After court victory, LME bids to reboot confidence "The much bigger question is rebooting confidence," said a senior executive at an LME member broker. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 7:09 am
First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts copper mine The company is facing an estimated $625 million in debt maturities next year and another $1.8 billion in 2025. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 7:02 am
Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 6:52 am