September 5, 2024

Piedmont Lithium pulls US government loan application as prices slump

The move is fueling questions about where the company hopes to secure financing for its flagship North Carolina project.

September 4, 2024

Vale Base Metals begins dismantling structures at Copper Cliff smelter complex in Sudbury

Dismantling of the copperstack and superstack marks the final chapter of the Clean AER project, VBM said.

September 4, 2024

Chile’s top court rejects Tianqi appeal to halt SQM-Codelco deal

Tianqi argued that the joint venture between SQM and Codelco should be submitted to shareholder approval.

September 4, 2024

Trafigura strikes $400 million cash-for-iron ore deal With MinRes

For Trafigura, the deal represents the latest step in a push into iron ore trading.

September 4, 2024

Glencore’s Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale

Glencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her position.

September 4, 2024

US Steel warns Nippon deal failure would put thousands of jobs at risk

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday said she wants US Steel to remain "American owned and operated."

September 3, 2024

Codelco bids $500 million for stake in key Chile copper mine

The proposal to acquire a 10% stake in the Quebrada Blanca mine from fellow state firm Enami is reportedly before the latter’s board.

September 3, 2024

Sinomine says its Tsumeb smelter contains over 700t of germanium

Germanium is a critical mineral used in chipmaking, infrared technology, fibre optic cables and solar cells.

September 3, 2024

BHP, Sandvik extend mining system partnership at Jansen potash project

The new contract awarded to Sandvik has a value of approximately $180 million.

September 3, 2024

Australian gold output eases as miners adapt to record prices

The country produced 297 tonnes of gold during the 2023-24 year, 10 tonnes less than 2022-23.