World’s top aluminum producer sees raw material supply risk in Guinea
The West African nation last year provided 70% of China’s imports of bauxite, which is used to produce aluminum.
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China smelters plan output cuts, no Q2 copper guidance price
China's top copper smelters have proposed to cut production by 5% to 10%, according to Reuters.
Mitsui invests in Atlas Lithium with offtake deal from Brazil mine
The deal by the Japanese trading house follows a similar one unveiled by rival Mitsubishi Corp.
Freeport warns copper export ban could cost Indonesia $2bn in lost revenue
Indonesia's export ban takes effect from June in an effort to force miners to invest in domestic smelting facilities.
Jiangxi Copper sees higher prices as it plans to raise output
Shrinking margins haven’t deterred Jiangxi, which plans to increase refined copper output this year by 11% to 2.32 million tons.
Indonesia’s Merdeka sets gold, copper production targets for 2024
It expects to produce 100,000-120,000 oz. of gold from its Tujuh Bukit mine and 14,000-16,000 tonnes of copper from its Wetar mine.
Chile needs to finalize more lithium plan details to spur investment, miners say
Industry players said they are seeking information on how contracts will be awarded by officials in the country that is the world's second-biggest lithium producer.
Syensqo launches Transfoamer product line, the mining industry’s first “switchable” frothers
Transfoamer frothers are based on a novel technology that changes froth strength in response to pH, leading to more efficient copper recovery.
Australia’s Ramelius ends buyout talks with Karora Resources
Ramelius had been looking at a potential acquisition of the Canada-based mine operator.
