Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant

Officials are investigating if the miner failed to disclose the threats that an earthquake could pose to its new copper smelter complex.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2024 | 7:08 am

MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe

Miner is cutting 570 jobs and slowing construction at its Mount Marion lithium project, as it battles falling lithium and iron ore prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 5:53 am

UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025

Demand from the new energy vehicles, solar, wind and China's grid investment remains resilient; and copper is also benefiting from high-growth industries such as the data centres for AI and defense needs.

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 4:13 am

American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec

Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the mineral claims associated with Lac Simard South lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am

BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid

BHP is looking for growth opportunities in the copper sector after failing to take over Anglo American earlier this year.

Kristie Batten | October 31, 2024 | 12:14 am

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Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant

MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe

UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025

American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec

BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid

Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar’s nickel project

IGO revises chemical plant project cost at Greenbushes to $579m

Copper output from Codelco down nearly 5% this year, but recovery expected

Firefly glows on Newfoundland copper project resource surge