Rio Tinto Q3 iron ore shipments rise, sees first Simandou output in 2025 Rio has reaffirmed its 2024 Pilbara iron ore shipments forecast of between 323 Mt and 338 Mt. Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 3:06 pm
Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makers The companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 2:25 pm
FPX completes pilot refinery tests by making battery-grade nickel sulphate This accomplishment follows last year’s successful bench-scale test program. Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 11:05 am
Eramet cuts targets for Gabon and Indonesia mines on market, permit setbacks The Moanda mine in Gabon and the Weda Bay mine in Indonesia are each the world's biggest for their respective minerals. Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 11:05 am
Copper prices hit three-week low on doubts over China’s pro-growth push A Reuters poll showed that China's economy will likely expand 4.8% in 2024, below the government's 5% target. Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 10:18 am
CopperEx shares boosted by financings to support exploration in Chile Its flagship asset is Exploradora Norte, which hosts multiple drill-ready porphyry targets located south of Escondida. Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 10:12 am
Iron ore price drops with leading miners to deliver production reports This week, BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale turn in their figures. Bloomberg News | October 15, 2024 | 9:42 am
Blackrock builds on Tonopah West PEA with shallow, high-grade gold and silver hits The company’s drill program aims to upgrade about 1 million inferred tonnes of high-grade silver and gold to measured and indicated resources. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 15, 2024 | 9:30 am
AngloGold’s $2.5bn takeover of Centamin approved by Egypt There are still conditions to fulfill before closing the deal that would make AngloGold the world’s fourth largest gold producer. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2024 | 9:25 am