Fire damage, sanctions delay start of new Russia zinc mine The Ozernoye zinc mine, which would be Russia's largest, has been hit by the Western sanctions. Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 10:32 am
Anglo CEO says he can run sprawling miner better than any activist Anglo’s production pullback has led some investors and analysts to call for more action. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2024 | 10:23 am
China’s copper plants consider cuts after years of breakneck growth Stung by disappearing profits, the country’s top industry body last week put forward a menu of options to limit oversupply. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2024 | 9:56 am
Sibanye CEO pushes on with copper hunt after failed Zambian bid The precious metals producer is still looking for copper assets to buy across the African copper belt. Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 7:13 am
Zambia to start trading its own copper, competing with Glencore The government will directly buy and sell a portion of the copper produced in the nation, competing with trading giants including Mercuria Energy Group and Glencore. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2024 | 7:01 am
Anglo American explores for copper, cobalt in Zambia The miner is in the early stages of exploring for copper and cobalt in Zambia's North-Western province, according to CEO Duncan Wanblad. Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 6:42 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am
Chile battles forest fires in deadliest disaster in 14 years Anglo American said copper transport from Los Bronces mines has been unaffected. Bloomberg News | February 4, 2024 | 11:19 am
Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s critical mineral resources. Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am