November 13, 2023

First Quantum cuts back on ore processing amid port blockades

The company said the blockade of small boats at the mine's Punta Rincon port has affected the delivery of supplies.

November 12, 2023

Codelco CEO sees copper output in 2023 closing at 1.315mt

Production at Codelco will close the year at around 1.315 million metric tons, towards the lower end of the estimated range.

November 12, 2023

Trafigura’s copper uber-bull departs as metals drama drags on

Kostas Bintas was demoted in a management reshuffle in September.

November 12, 2023

The diamond world takes radical steps to stop a pricing plunge

The speed and severity of the collapse in diamond prices caught many by surprise.

November 12, 2023

Livent starts Australian campaign for $10.6bn Arcadium Lithium merger

Merging Livent and Allkem would create the world's third-largest lithium producer by volume.

November 10, 2023

Ganfeng open to Mexico venture on canceled lithium mine

Ganfeng is attempting to navigate President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s statist approach in Mexico’s nascent lithium sector.

November 10, 2023

Rusal says board recommends not paying dividends

Rusal's Moscow-listed shares fell on the news, to a one-week low.

November 10, 2023

Anglo American’s costly fertilizer mine seeks more customers

The Woodsmith has the world's largest known deposit of polyhalite.

November 10, 2023

Vale to sell 14% stake in Indonesia unit

Vale’s current operation permit in Indonesia expires at the end of 2025 and divesting its shares is necessary to have it renewed.

November 10, 2023

Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition

Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal.