February 6, 2023 India government plans to oppose Vedanta zinc asset sale to unit The Indian government is planning to oppose Hindustan Zinc’s proposal to buy global zinc assets of Vedanta for $2.98 billion.
February 6, 2023 Burkina Faso denies favouring Nordgold over gold mine permit Burkina Faso did not award a mining permit to Nordgold because it is a Russian company, its mines minister said.
February 6, 2023 First Quantum suspends loading operations at Cobre Panamá port The miner said that it might become necessary to shut down Cobre Panama if concentrate is not shipped by mid-February.
February 6, 2023 Aurubis Q1 profit drops on high power prices; optimistic for full year Aurubis posted a fall of about 24% in quarterly earnings on Monday.
February 6, 2023 Petra Diamonds open to M&A deals, CEO says Petra invited merger and acquisition proposals on Monday.
February 6, 2023 Zambia’s mining minister expects Mopani Copper Mines deal by end-March There are 10 suitors for the mine and smelter complex, including Sibanye-Stillwater.
February 6, 2023 Sibanye-Stillwater gets key permit for Keliber lithium project With Keliber, Sibanye-Stillwater seeks a foothold in the European battery metals market.
February 5, 2023 Teck, BCIT to boost research on copper’s antimicrobial properties The mining company and the institute of technology just launched the Teck Copper Innovation Hub.
February 3, 2023 Alcoa says workers back 2024 restart of aluminum smelter in Spain The US metals producer had reached a deal with workers in December 2021 to end primary aluminum production at San Ciprian.
February 3, 2023 Impala Platinum half-year refined output hit by worsening power cuts In a production update, Impala said it had lost an estimated 38,000 refined PGM ounces, nearly 3% of total refined output.
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