ING sues legendary Chinese copper trader over $147 million debt Amount involves overdue payments owed by Triway International Ltd., a trading arm of Maike Metals International, founded by He Jinbi. Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 5:20 am
Glencore offers to buy rest of PolyMet for $71m The move will give Glencore a direct ownership of NorthMet, poised to be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2023 | 3:34 am
Stellantis inks battery metals offtake deal with Australia’s Kuniko Stellantis has agreed to invest 5 million euros in the battery metals miner in return for a near 20% stake. Reuters | July 2, 2023 | 5:37 pm
Zambia to pick investor in Mopani Copper Mines this month China’s Zijin Mining, Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials are shortlisted to buy Mopani. Bloomberg News | July 2, 2023 | 3:03 pm
Andalucia v Boliden trial set to begin on Tuesday The trial is aimed at dealing with the latest lawsuit promoted by the Junta de Andalucía against Boliden for the Los Frailes tailings dam breach. Staff Writer | July 2, 2023 | 2:44 pm
Amidst Mali’s political shifts, Barrick says it’ll continue to invest in Loulo-Gounkoto complex Barrick Gold’s chief executive said successful exploration at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali is more than replacing mined ounces. Staff Writer | July 2, 2023 | 12:35 pm
Mali replaces mines minister in government shakeup The new minister appointment is part of a shakeup that followed a June 18 referendum on a new constitution. Bloomberg News | July 2, 2023 | 11:26 am
Australia’s coal exports by volume set to rise on Asian demand Growing demand in India and Southeast Asia is expected to push up Australian coal exports in the next three years. Bloomberg News | July 2, 2023 | 11:13 am
Argentina to begin lithium battery production in Sept Argentina's first plant for lithium batteries will begin operations in September, using metal extracted locally by US company Livent Corp. Reuters | July 2, 2023 | 10:48 am