Copper price spikes on Freeport’s Grasberg force majeure
Two workers died in the Sept. 8 accident at Grasberg, and five remain missing.
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US rare earths champion says Pentagon deal not easily replicable
MP Materials' CEO said the company’s spectrum of assets — from mines to magnet plants — was one key to the deal.
Chemaf to cease operations without investor
Chemaf put itself up for sale more than two years ago after financial troubles left the company unable to complete development projects.
Lithium Americas shares soar 95% on Trump stake report
The company confirmed it is in talks with the US DOE about loan conditions for construction at the Thacker Pass lithium project.
Angola joins race for stake in De Beers
Angola seeks a minority stake to create a pan-African ownership model, preventing any single country from dominating De Beers.
Australia’s Anson signs lithium supply deal with LG Energy Solution
The South Korean battery manufacturer will acquire up to 4,000 dry metric tons annually of lithium carbonate.
Almonty kicks off drill campaign at Sangdong molybdenum project
The global molybdenum market is projected to reach $6.29 billion by 2034.
Antamina expects jump in zinc to offset lower copper output
Copper output will fall to 380,000 tons this year from 430,000 tons last year, but is expected to rise to 450,000 tons in 2026.
Hudbay Minerals temporarily shuts down Peru mill amid unrest
Its Constancia mill has been temporarily shutdown and non-essential workforce has been demobilized.
