October 10, 2023 Freeport seeks to extend permit for exporting Indonesian copper Freeport has a temporary exemption from a nationwide ban on exports of mined copper, but it faces a cliff-edge scenario in May.
October 10, 2023 Aussie billionaire paves way to block Albemarle’s Liontown bid with stake raise Gina Rineheart has once again increased her stake in Liontown Resources.
October 10, 2023 Vale weighs base metals IPO in three to four years Vale is not seeking new partners for its Base Metals unit following a recent equity sale, CEO said.
October 10, 2023 Aboriginal elders suspend Rio Tinto site survey over heritage concerns Western Australia is set to overturn its 2021 Aboriginal cultural heritage protection laws, introduced on July 1, due to opposition from landowners.
October 10, 2023 Zambia to decide on new Mopani Copper Mines investor in October Mopani bidders are Sibanye, Zijin, and IHC-linked investor, according to Reuters.
October 9, 2023 Rio Tinto says no damage to Aboriginal rock shelter structure from Aug. 6 blast There has been much less outrage about this incident compared to three years ago, when Rio Tinto destroyed rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in the same region.
October 9, 2023 Fertilizer stocks jump with Israel conflict stoking supply concerns As much as 3% of global potash supply is at possible risk.
October 9, 2023 Codelco probes cause of fire at mine, no injuries reported The world's largest copper producer said the blaze occurred Sunday in the aging mine's concentrator plant, where work is underway to extend the productive life of the mine by decades.
October 9, 2023 China’s Ganfeng Lithium closes Xinjiang venture Xinkuang Ganfeng Lithium was established last year for mining exploration but never started operations.
October 9, 2023 Fortescue secures initial renewable energy for Gibson Island project The agreement will also underpin the development of a new renewable energy project in North Queensland.
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
