March 18, 2024 Indonesia says Vale to build another $2bn HPAL plant PT Vale Indonesia is exploring a potential investment in a high-pressure acid leaching plant in Sulawesi island.
March 18, 2024 Put sanctions on Russian-origin aluminum, not on Rusal, industry group says So far, sanctions have not been imposed, but they are still on the agenda in the EU.
March 18, 2024 Thungela sets higher coal output target as it seeks more assets The newly acquired Ensham mine is forecast to ramp up output to about 4 million tons by 2026 from 2.9 million tons last year.
March 18, 2024 Widjaja family’s consortium seeks private credit for mine deal A consortium led by Golden Energy is sounding out private credit funds to finance its $1.65 billion acquisition of South32's Illawarra coal operation in Australia.
March 18, 2024 Boliden to invest $463m at Swedish copper smelter This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility.
March 17, 2024 Tropical Cyclone Megan closes major mine in Australia’s north The storm has already led to the closure of a manganese mine on Groote Eylandt island, the world’s largest producer of the metal.
March 17, 2024 BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia.
March 17, 2024 Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren.
March 15, 2024 Glencore’s Nordenham zinc smelter starts ramping up output The smelter in Germany halted production in 2022 because of surging power prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.
March 14, 2024 Rusal’s profit slumps on subdued prices despite higher sales The world's largest aluminum producer outside China reported an 84.3% slump in its annual profit on Friday.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
