Nornickel board rejects Rusal proposal to replace chairman Rusal had proposed replacing current chairman Andrei Bugrov with independent director. Reuters | March 13, 2023 | 3:52 am
China could control a third of the world’s lithium by 2025 UBS expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025. Bloomberg News | March 12, 2023 | 6:07 pm
Mineros pauses Nechi Alluvial operations due to anti-gov’t protests in Colombia An extended suspension of operations may "negatively impact" the company's ability to meet its production guidance, Mineros says. Staff Writer | March 12, 2023 | 10:25 am
Colombians face food, medicine shortages as protesting miners block roads Gold miners across Antioquia and Cordoba provinces are protesting the destruction their machinery by authorities. Reuters | March 12, 2023 | 10:19 am
UK to spend £20 billion on carbon capture in clean energy push The UK’s investment would go toward projects that aim to store 20 million to 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually by 2030. Bloomberg News | March 12, 2023 | 9:34 am
Indian govt may put Hindustan Zinc share sale plan on hold The government is the largest minority shareholder in HZL. Reuters | March 12, 2023 | 9:11 am
Highland Gold owner weighs buying Polymetal assets Mining magnate Vladislav Sviblov is weighing a purchase of some of the Russian assets of Polymetal. Bloomberg News | March 11, 2023 | 6:46 pm
Panama gives First Quantum go-ahead to operate port terminal Panama's Maritime Authority has lifted a suspension on First Quantum's operations at the port of Punta Rincon. Reuters | March 11, 2023 | 6:25 pm
US, EU to negotiate critical minerals agreement US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday to immediately begin negotiations. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 1:30 pm