February 5, 2024

Zambia to start trading its own copper, competing with Glencore

The government will directly buy and sell a portion of the copper produced in the nation, competing with trading giants including Mercuria Energy Group and Glencore.

February 5, 2024

Lynas Rare Earths quits tie-up talks with MP Materials

Lynas Rare Earths said confidential talks have ended with MP Materials for a possible merger.

February 5, 2024

Anglo American explores for copper, cobalt in Zambia

The miner is in the early stages of exploring for copper and cobalt in Zambia's North-Western province, according to CEO Duncan Wanblad.

February 5, 2024

Guinea’s SMB to invest up to $1 billion to boost bauxite exports

Guinea's leading bauxite producer will upgrade its river terminals and buy vessels.

February 4, 2024

Chile battles forest fires in deadliest disaster in 14 years

Anglo American said copper transport from Los Bronces mines has been unaffected.

February 4, 2024

Guinea approves joint development deal for Simandou iron ore project

The deal involves the junta-led government, Rio Tinto, and Winning Consortium Simandou.

February 4, 2024

Peruvian government unveils platform to expedite exploration permits

Officials from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines met with representatives from the largest mining companies to showcase the Digital Information Single Window platform.

February 3, 2024

From green hype to bailouts, the nickel industry has imploded

The nickel market has been thrown into chaos after a flood of new supplies from Indonesia — the result of huge Chinese investment and major technological breakthroughs.

February 3, 2024

American steel buyers hail Nippon deal that scares Washington

The steel industry is wondering why politicians in Washington are eager to cast doubt on the $14.1 billion deal.

February 3, 2024

Putin signs decree allowing transactions with Russneft shares

Glencore previously owned around 24% of Russneft's share capital.