Glencore open to deals as investors brace for more mining M&A Potential M&As were the main interest for investors in the sector in 2024, but BHP’s failed bid for Anglo cooled deals down. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 6:48 am
LME approves warehousing in Hong Kong, a gateway for metals to China Hong Kong warehouses will be able to store all six of the main metals traded on the exchange. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 6:41 am
South African police hunt gang leader of illegal mine where dozens died A gang leader from Lesotho is believed to have controlled operations at the illegal gold mine in South Africa. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 4:49 am
Barrick’s Reko Diq project to generate $74 billion over 37 years The copper and gold mine, co-owned by Barrick, Pakistan and the province of Balochistan, is expected to begin production by 2029. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2025 | 3:56 am
Australia iron ore hub resumes operations after cyclone threat Port Hedland is the world's largest iron ore export hub. Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 4:30 pm
IGO flags impairment on lithium hydroxide division The miner cited a decline in value of its troubled Kwinana refinery, which is grappling with production delays and a lithium price slump. Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 4:24 pm
Australian government pledges $1.24 billion in green aluminum push The Australian government is targeting 82% of power supply to come from renewables by 2030. Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 4:17 pm
South32 beats manganese output estimates as Australian operations restart South32 has undertaken a phased restart of manganese mining activities at its GEMCO project. Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 4:10 pm
Fleet Space, Ma’aden partner to accelerate critical minerals discovery in Saudi Arabia The agreement will help provide the latest breakthroughs in space, multi-physics, and AI drill targeting services to accelerate discovery. Staff Writer | January 19, 2025 | 2:10 pm
