Iron ore hit by fresh selling as traders fret over China demand The absence of strong policy signals from Beijing has fueled uncertainty on whether construction activity will pick up. Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 5:05 am
China coal industry group says output at accident-hit mining hubs back to normal A recent spike in coal mine accidents had pushed authorities to order safety inspections at major mining hubs including Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia. Reuters | March 26, 2024 | 5:02 am
Northern Star seeks to expand the already massive “Super Pit” Proposed expansion would add seven years to the operating life of the iconic gold mine in Western Australia until 2034. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2024 | 3:41 am
Indonesia’s Antam to start building new nickel smelter, HPAL plant in 2025 The projects are part of Antam's deal with China's Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend to develop an "ecosystem" to produce EV raw materials. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 6:47 pm
Macron looks to regulate illegal gold mining in French Guiana Emmanuel Macron said France was considering drafting a plan within three months for areas with important gold reserves. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 5:18 pm
Vale to negotiate financing with US government for iron ore briquette plant Vale said it will negotiate an award for up to $282.9 million for the project. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 4:47 pm
Central Asia Metals takes 28% stake in Aberdeen Minerals The investment will fund further drilling, studies, and test work at the Arthrath project in Scotland. Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 4:38 pm
SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for $4.1 billion amid concerns the deal could give Tianqi a near monopoly over the global lithium market. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 3:32 pm
Northvolt starts battery plant work in win for Europe’s industry The project will receive just over €900 million in handouts and guarantees from Germany, which helped prevent the project being lured to the US. Bloomberg News | March 25, 2024 | 1:02 pm