March 25, 2024

Vale to negotiate financing with US government for iron ore briquette plant

Vale said it will negotiate an award for up to $282.9 million for the project.

March 25, 2024

SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal

Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for $4.1 billion amid concerns the deal could give Tianqi a near monopoly over the global lithium market.

March 25, 2024

China’s younger steel industry slows net zero path, BHP CEO says

“China’s willingness to open up to the world, and the world’s willingness to work with China” is integral to the future of energy, BHP's Mike Henry said.

March 25, 2024

China’s top miner says it ‘will be targeted’ amid US risks

Zijin Mining has warned that US-led efforts to tackle Beijing’s control of minerals could slow the company’s global expansion.

March 25, 2024

America’s lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development

Washington's drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations.

March 24, 2024

Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant

The feasibility study for the plant is expected to be completed in the March quarter of 2025.

March 23, 2024

Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama

"When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing.

March 22, 2024

Tianqi seeks shareholder voting power in SQM-Codelco deal

Tianqi holds about a 20% stake in SQM, which on Thursday told shareholders talks were ongoing with Codelco over a new lithium partnership.

March 22, 2024

Newmont’s Akyem gold mine in Ghana draws Chinese interest

Shandong Gold and Zijin Mining are among companies showing early interest.

March 22, 2024

UAE conglomerate seeks to gatecrash China’s JCHX Zambian copper deal

Abu Dhabi's most valuable company is now interested in acquiring Zambia's Lubambe copper mine.