China extends coal imports lead over India to widest in more than a decade Chinese coal imports hit a record 542.7 million metric tons in 2024, customs data showed. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 10:11 am
Greek Metlen expands alumina output to extract critical mineral gallium The company plans to launch gallium production in 2027 and eventually produce 50 tons a year. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 9:06 am
Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 8:55 am
SSR review of Çöpler mine incident points to third-party design flaw Experts found third-party test data overestimated the shear strength properties of the liner system at the base of the heap leach. Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 8:39 am
Maaden considers bond sale to fund expansion Miner is considering an international bond sale this year to help fund a more than $12 billion investment program. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2025 | 7:39 am
South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:27 am
Iron ore price hits four-week high on lower shipments, softer dollar Rio Tinto reported its lowest annual shipments in two years. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:23 am
Brazil’s Cosan unloads stake in miner Vale Cosan has unloaded some 173 million shares it owned in the mining giant. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:15 am
Will Indonesia shut the nickel spigot to spur prices? Indonesia’s clout in the global nickel market rivals OPEC’s in oil. Trish Saywell | January 16, 2025 | 6:00 am
