LME seeks to boost electronic trading, reassure physical users The measures attempt to navigate a recurring tension between traditional physical users and the financial community which prefers electronic trading. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 7:07 am
Glencore’s Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale Glencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her position. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 7:04 am
Russia launches major zinc concentrate plant after delays linked to fire, US sanctions Ozernoye aims to process up to 6 million tons of zinc ore when it reaches full capacity in 2025. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 6:57 am
US Steel warns Nippon deal failure would put thousands of jobs at risk Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday said she wants US Steel to remain "American owned and operated." Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 6:54 am
Sovereign Metals touts “outstanding” battery-grade graphite from Malawi project It has confirmed Kasiya's natural graphite presents a low-cost opportunity to develop lithium-ion battery supply chains outside of China. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 3:44 am
Codelco bids $500 million for stake in key Chile copper mine The proposal to acquire a 10% stake in the Quebrada Blanca mine from fellow state firm Enami is reportedly before the latter’s board. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 4:15 pm
Uranium market under pressure, but long-term outlook remains positive BMO expects uranium demand to grow by 2.9% yearly through 2035, driven by China’s push to build new reactors and the potential for reactor restarts in North America. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | September 3, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Poland seeks to rethink, not quash coal spin-offs, minister says The current government’s plans regarding the ownership of coal mines and polluting power plants aren’t clear. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 2:49 pm
Cerro de Pasco Resources sells Santander zinc mine in Peru In June 2023 the operation underwent curtailment due to weak zinc prices. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 1:30 pm
