US, Indonesia to explore mineral pact as Biden and Jokowi meet Both sides are expected to announce a joint initiative when Presidents Joe Biden and Joko Widodo meet on Monday. Bloomberg News | November 13, 2023 | 11:42 am
EU agrees mineral supply targets to cut reliance on China The agreed rules set targets for the region to mine 10% of the critical raw materials it consumes, such as lithium, and for the first time copper and nickel. Reuters | November 13, 2023 | 11:06 am
Brazil regulator halts waste disposal activities from Vale mine The Fabrica Nova mine in Minas Gerais state has been halted. Reuters | November 13, 2023 | 11:00 am
Calibre Mining, Marathon Gold combine to create Americas-focused gold mid-tier Calibre Mining is set to acquire Marathon Gold in a C$345 million deal. Staff Writer | November 13, 2023 | 10:27 am
Ivanhoe shares up as it declares first mineral resources for Makoko and Kiala deposits Ivanhoe says Makoko ranks as the world’s third-largest and highest-grade copper discovery since Kakula in 2016. Staff Writer | November 13, 2023 | 9:46 am
Glencore to take steps towards restart of Nordenham zinc smelter Nordenham has been on care and maintenance for more than a year. Reuters | November 13, 2023 | 9:09 am
Eramet bets on lithium as it invests more in large mines Company will go ahead with plans to add more capacity in Argentina. Reuters | November 13, 2023 | 9:03 am
Trafigura brings Australian mined copper back to China Swiss commodity trader has agreed to help Chinese smelters clear imports of copper concentrate from Australia. Reuters | November 13, 2023 | 8:58 am
Exxon to start lithium production for EVs in the US by 2027 Exxon said it will start production from briny waters pumped out of the ground in an area in the state of Arkansas. Reuters | November 13, 2023 | 8:47 am