June 21, 2023

Grupo Mexico defends legality of San Martin mine operations after US labor complaint

Since operations resumed, the San Martin mining unit has received more than $105 million in investments.

June 21, 2023

Swiss gold exports rise in May due to higher shipments to India

Switzerland is the world's biggest bullion refining and transit hub.

June 21, 2023

What really happened the night the nickel market broke

Documents made public in a court hearing this week recount in detail the LME’s fateful decisions in early March 2022.

June 21, 2023

Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese graphite for EVs as shortages loom

Automakers are knocking at the doors of new producers, such as Madagascar and Mozambique.

June 20, 2023

Indonesia to ban copper exports once Freeport, Amman plants open

Copper is set to follow nickel as Indonesia’s next focus in the country’s push for more onshore refining.

June 20, 2023

Antofagasta seeks copper mine extension with $1.2 billion investment

Chilean miner applied for an environmental permit to extend operations at its Zaldivar mine through 2051.

June 20, 2023

Column: Zinc price slide claims first victim as Irish mine closes

The closure of the Tara zinc mine in Ireland tells you how far the price of the galvanizing metal has fallen over the last year.

June 20, 2023

Australia cautious on Chinese investment in vital lithium sector

Chinese firms have already invested in lithium hydroxide refineries in Western Australia.

June 20, 2023

LME cancelled nickel trades to ‘save’ Tsingshan, London court told

Two financial firms are demanding a combined $472 million in damages.

June 19, 2023

Codelco must kick-start lithium industry while reviving copper output

Chile is already the world’s no. 2 producer of lithium after Australia. But demand is exploding worldwide.