October 30, 2024 Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar’s nickel project Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilise production and improve profitability at the Madagascar project, which launched in 2005.
October 30, 2024 Copper output from Codelco down nearly 5% this year, but recovery expected Codelco sees copper 2024 production of between 1.325 million and 1.352 million tons.
October 30, 2024 Ivanhoe cuts copper forecast on DRC power woes, while Friedland touts new discoveries The Toronto-based company lowered the copper guidance to 425,000–450,000 tonnes, from 440,000–490,000 tonnes.
October 30, 2024 Lithium woes hold top China producers to year-to-date losses Global lithium prices have plunged from two years ago due to a flood of new supply and softening growth in demand from the electric-vehicle sector.
October 30, 2024 Newmont commissions first battery-electric truck at Colorado mine The vehicle, dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE, is an important milestone for Newmont, made possible through its strategic alliance with Caterpillar.
October 30, 2024 Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott The operation's overall carbon footprint has now been reduced by more than 80% from 2018 levels.
October 30, 2024 Saudi Arabia in advanced talks over Zambia copper mine stake, Ma’aden CEO says Saudi Arabia is expecting a deal by the end of the year.
October 30, 2024 Glencore posts lower metals output for first nine months, reiterates outlook The miner and trader's own sourced copper production fell 4% to 705,200 metric tons, while its own sourced cobalt output fell 18% to 26,500 tons.
October 30, 2024 Simandou to mine first cargo by end of 2025 With annual production capacity of 120 million metric tons, the Guinea is set to be the world's largest mine for the highest grade of iron ore.
October 30, 2024 Botswana’s Debswana diamond sales fall over 50% in first nine months of 2024 Debswana, equally owned by Botswana and Anglo American Plc’s De Beers, sells 75% of its output to De Beers.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
