June 14, 2024 Congo’s Gecamines threatens to intervene in sale of cobalt firm The DRC’s state miner said it will need to approve any acquisition of cobalt producer Chemaf Resources if the new owner wants to take over a key mining permit.
June 14, 2024 Chinese firm says it’s probing case of missing Russian copper The monetary value of the copper is about 110 million yuan ($15 million).
June 14, 2024 FAA probes suspect titanium supply used in Airbus, Boeing jets According to a New York Times report, the issue originated with a batch of the metal from a Chinese producer.
June 13, 2024 Trader Gerald Group says it was hit by $49 million tin fraud The group made a provision of $37.3 million in its 2023 financial accounts after the deal to buy Brazilian tin went awry.
June 13, 2024 Column: China’s zinc imports reflect shifting market dynamics China's imports of zinc concentrates fell sharply over the first four months of this year in response to a tightening raw materials market.
June 13, 2024 Chinese trader’s $20 million pile of Russian copper goes missing Wuchan Zhongda Group, which had sales of $80 billion in 2023, bought 2,000 tons of refined copper from a Russian smelter that should have been delivered last month.
June 13, 2024 Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector.
June 12, 2024 Zambia takes first step to start trader competing with Glencore The cabinet approved the creation of a special purpose vehicle that will invest and trade in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer.
June 12, 2024 A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data shows Global inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance closures remaining a key feature, Earth-i said.
June 12, 2024 Congo to buy out UAE partner in gold venture as shipments slump The partnership sold 5 tons of hand-mined gold, worth about $300 million, in its first year of operation.
China’s Baowu takes control of Simandou iron ore operator The company raised its stake in the Winning Consortium to 51% from 49%. January 30, 2026 | 10:05 am
