First Quantum chairman Philip Pascall passes away The board of directors has voted to elect Robert Harding, who has been a director of First Quantum since 2013, as the interim chairman. Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 9:43 am
Iron ore price extends decline as concerns over Chinese property market persist Higher domestic supply also weighed on the key steelmaking ingredient. Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 9:17 am
Aurubis trims annual forecast further after metal theft After concluding its metal stocks inventory, Aurubis identified damage amounting to 185 million euros. Reuters | September 19, 2023 | 8:41 am
Trafigura revamps senior leadership, giving energy more weight CEO and executive director Jeremy Weir is staying in his roles while Ben Luckock has become the sole head of oil trading. Reuters | September 19, 2023 | 8:37 am
The mission to create Europe’s battery hub, whatever the cost In just a few years, Hungary is projected to become the fourth-largest producer of batteries globally. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2023 | 8:10 am
Rio Tinto CEO says Chinese steel demand is close to peaking China’s appetite for iron ore has picked up in recent months. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2023 | 7:40 am
Philippines seeks more sites for critical minerals in govt-led exploration Government will step up support for miners to identify more areas where critical minerals, such as nickel and chromium, can be extracted. Reuters | September 19, 2023 | 6:52 am
Wagner-linked gold miner in Sudan halts operations over conflict Al-Sawlaj Gold Mining Co. has been shuttered since mid-April and its Russian staff have been evacuated. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2023 | 6:43 am
US gov’t mulls 50-year mining ban in New Mexico Proposal seeks to ban mining and oil drilling in northern New Mexico as part of a wider plan to protect Native American lands. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2023 | 6:39 am