April 2, 2024 Gold Fields begins gold production at new Chilean mine The almost $1.2bn Salares Norte mine faced some unique challenges, including relocating a handful of endangered rodents, rocketing costs and technical delays.
April 1, 2024 Vale Indonesia targets 2024 output of about 70,800 metric tons nickel in matte Meanwhile, it is still awaiting a new special mining permit for its operations beyond 2025.
April 1, 2024 Top China lithium firms look past profit slump and vow expansion Both Tianqi and Ganfeng said they’ll continue to acquire global reserves of the key battery material.
March 31, 2024 Nippon Steel emphasizes its ‘deep roots’ in the US as it pursues US Steel deal The Japanese firm has agreed to buy US Steel for roughly $15 billion but the deal faces an uphill battle for approval in a US election year.
March 30, 2024 Nornickel says some EU clients refuse to buy products made of Russian metal Although Nornickel itself and its metals are not a target of Western sanctions some consumers are voluntarily shunning deals for its metals and of products made from Russian raw materials.
March 30, 2024 Canada’s mild winter disrupts key ice road to remote Arctic diamond mines The delay underscores the challenges that companies face as Canada's diamond mines come to the end of their productive lives.
March 29, 2024 Glencore makes additional investment in Stillwater Critical Minerals Last June, the commodity trading giant made its first investment in the critical minerals explorer.
March 29, 2024 First Quantum execs discuss investment, disputed copper with Chinese officials The talks included topics such as the potential for state-run Jiangxi Copper to gain influence on First Quantum's board decisions.
March 29, 2024 Nornickel says financial stability is priority, not dividends Nornickel's 2023 net profit and revenue declined due to low metal prices.
March 28, 2024 Codelco sees slow recovery after years of copper output declines The company has been juggling four large investments at its aging operations after decades of underinvestment.
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