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Potash supply nears pre-war levels, pushing producers to cut output

Russian producers have increased shipments to China and India via new rail routes since Russia exited the Black Sea grain deal last year.

Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 8:09 am

Zinc market tightens as mine supply disruptions rattle buyers

Cash zinc contracts are trading at a $24.09 premium to…

Bloomberg News | October 23, 2024 | 7:58 am

BHP says claim it put profit over safety ‘unjustified’ in Brazilian dam collapse case

More than 600,000 Brazilians are suing BHP over the 2015…

Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 6:45 am

Brazil seeks to woo partners in revived ambition to uncover uranium riches

Latin America’s biggest economy holds 5% of the world’s uranium…

Bloomberg News | October 22, 2024 | 11:10 am

Column: Electric vehicles prove a bumpy ride for battery metals

Explosive price rallies in 2021 and 2022 resulted in too…

Reuters | October 22, 2024 | 9:30 am

LME appoints former banker as chief financial and administrative officer

Robert Arbuthnott served as head of group finance and chief accountant for the Credit Suisse Group for seven years.

Reuters | September 16, 2024 | 6:39 am

Nickel flowing to Europe shows Indonesia’s grip on global supply

That’s a headache for European stainless-steel producers trying to source the metal without sacrificing their green credentials.

Bloomberg News | September 13, 2024 | 9:41 am

Graphic: Gold bulls set sights on previously dismissed record $3,000 milestone

Gold bulls are locking in bullion prices surging to fresh records, fired up by monetary easing and a tight US presidential election race.

Reuters | September 13, 2024 | 7:52 am

Britain’s approval of new coal mine unlawful, court rules

Developer West Cumbria Mining says the project would be "a unique 'net zero' mine".

Reuters | September 13, 2024 | 7:39 am

UN panel issues guidelines for mining centered on human rights, sustainability

The report acts as a how-to guide to help generate prosperity and equality alongside clean power, said the UN Secretary-General.

Staff Writer | September 12, 2024 | 1:34 pm

Vitol hires Glencore, Trafigura iron ore traders in metals push

The oil trader has been in talks to hire some of Glencore’s iron ore team, and some members have already quit and will be joining Vitol.

Bloomberg News | September 12, 2024 | 10:46 am

Russia’s Uranium One to build Bolivia’s first DLE plant

The $976 million direct lithium extraction plant will kick off operations in the second half of 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 12, 2024 | 7:53 am

Boliden flags delay, cost increase at Norway zinc smelter

The miner said the expansion of its Odda zinc smelter will take longer than expected due to a delay in construction work.

Reuters | September 12, 2024 | 6:49 am

Lundin CEO says potential buyers are eyeing its European mines

Lundin’s two copper and zinc mining operations in Europe — Sweden’s Zinkgruvan and Portugal’s Neves-Corvo — went on sale earlier this year.

Bloomberg News | September 11, 2024 | 1:00 pm

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