February 27, 2023 Stellantis buys into Argentina copper in race for battery metals The automaker has its eye on one of the world’s bigger underdeveloped copper deposits in Argentina’s San Juan province.
February 27, 2023 Lynas Rare Earths’ production disruption concerns persist Company will focus on getting its Kalgoorlie plant operational amid concerns its Malaysian facility will have to be partly wound down.
February 27, 2023 Vale to increase high-grade iron ore output in tightening market Vale said its output of high-grade agglomerates is set to reach 50 million to 55 million tonnes in 2026, up from 32 million in 2022.
February 24, 2023 Tesla, GM among carmakers flocking to mining events amid battery metals scramble Car companies are making inroads into the mining industry to lock in supplies of much-needed materials, putting them in direct competition with large, deal-hungry metals producers.
February 24, 2023 Transnet snubs Kumba’s overture to run lucrative South African iron ore rail line Kumba Iron Ore wants to lease the line from Transnet or run it on a concession basis.
February 24, 2023 Lithium producers defy mining sector slump with surging profits Lithium producers in Australia saw profits surge on the back of high prices last year.
February 23, 2023 BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia World's biggest miner is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to help power mining equipment.
February 23, 2023 Newmont’s M&A drive offers path from decade-long gold rut They want to become the Exxon of the gold sector — so big that the generalist investor thinks of them when they think of gold," says analyst.
February 23, 2023 Lundin Mining hits 2022 guidance, revenue over $2.2 billion The company also shared over C$330 million with its shareholders in dividends and share buybacks.
February 23, 2023 Supply squeeze sparks 122% rally in little-known metal market The world’s hottest metals market at the moment is molybdenum, the obscure commodity that’s used to help toughen steel.
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
