Boliden’s profit falls as lower prices, grades weigh Shares in the group fell 29% year-to-date. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:47 am
EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France The European Union and the United States could reach a deal on critical minerals over the coming weeks or months. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:39 am
China to tighten exports of key battery material graphite The world's top producer will require export permits for some products from December 1 to protect national security. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:25 am
Japan’s JFE Steel eyes stake in Teck’s coal business – sources JFE Steel holds 15% equity in India's JSW Steel, which was also exploring an investment in Teck's coal business. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:18 am
Brazil’s J&F to invest more than $1 billion in mining assets bought from Vale Since taking over the mines, J&F has managed to double its 2021 production to 4 million tons of ore. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:09 am
Rio Tinto, Aboriginal group sign first solar deal for WA iron ore region The project in Western Australia's Pilbara district comes as part of Rio's $3 billion plan to decarbonize its iron ore business. Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:04 am
Mining People: Bonterra, Western Copper and Gold, Ivanhoe, Europacific Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | October 20, 2023 | 6:39 am
Ionic wins licence to mine rare earths in Uganda The Makuutu project has a geology similar to southern China's clay-type deposits, the cheapest and most accessible source of heavy REEs. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2023 | 6:08 am
Superdeep diamonds reveal how Gondwana grew from below Superdeep diamonds likely migrated to the surface together with different parts of the former supercontinent Gondwana following violent volcanic eruptions. Staff Writer | October 20, 2023 | 5:26 am