Fire at Freeport Indonesia’s Gresik smelter under control, company saysThe $3.7 billion copper smelter was completed in June and was expected to produce first batch of output in September.Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 7:59 am
MBK, Young Poong secure over 5% stake in Korea ZincMBK and Young Poong had conducted a tender offer to…Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 3:41 am
BHP, JSW Steel to explore use of carbon capture technology in steelmakingJSW and BHP will assess the feasibility of Carbon Clean’s…Staff Writer | October 13, 2024 | 8:16 am
Antam plans to acquire smelter owned by Tsingshan unit The company is currently expanding its downstream operation. Reuters | August 27, 2024 | 10:05 am
China’s July net gold imports via HK rise for first time since March China imported a net 25.659 metric tons in July, up from 21.919 tons in June. Reuters | August 27, 2024 | 7:58 am
India’s gold duty cut likely to spark buying spree during festivals India slashed import duties on gold in July to 6% from 15%, a step aimed at tackling smuggling. Reuters | August 26, 2024 | 9:43 am
Global refined copper surplus swells in first half of 2024 — report New data from the ICSG indicated a preliminary surplus of about 488,000 tonnes, which is significantly higher than the 115,000 tonnes for H1 2023. Staff Writer | August 25, 2024 | 8:35 am
Peru’s gold exports to India set to hit record high, says official In 2023, India became the second biggest buyer of Peru's gold and it should invest in new gold mining projects in the South American country. Reuters | August 24, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Traders stuck in LME queue vent fury at warehouse’s fee hike The company’s warehouses at Port Klang in Malaysia have become the focal point for the aluminum market, holding more than three quarters of LME stocks. Bloomberg News | August 23, 2024 | 10:19 am
Investors rush into uranium miners on Kazakh production outlook Investors are plowing into miners of the nuclear reactor fuel after Kazatomprom released guidance that fell short of expectations. Bloomberg News | August 23, 2024 | 8:30 am
Wild first half for metals drives big jump in LME earnings HKEX said core earnings from its commodities unit jumped by 82% from a year earlier. Bloomberg News | August 21, 2024 | 2:19 pm
JV video: Dundee’s Clevr tech avoids cyanide in gold processing alternative The new technologies come as the mining industry faces increasing pressure to adopt safer and more sustainable practices. Northern Miner Staff | August 21, 2024 | 10:46 am