Huayou cuts output at Indonesian nickel plant as sulphur costs surge Huayou said it would speed up process upgrades to reduce acid consumption and expand supply channels. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:37 am
African Rainbow plans nickel mine restart after off-take deal with Boliden The Nkomati mine was placed on care and maintenance in 2021 due to persistent financial losses. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:29 am
Anglo American’s first-quarter copper output rises The miner expects to produce between 700,000 and 760,000 tons of copper for the year. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:22 am
Boliden’s first-quarter earnings beat estimates, despite challenges at Garpenberg mine Boliden said its production at Garpenberg will be resumed in the second quarter, but "at a quite low pace." Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:16 am
China’s Huayou reports first lithium salt exports from Zimbabwe "This inaugural shipment represents the first lithium salt ever produced in Zimbabwe and across Africa," it said. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:12 am
China’s state iron ore buyer allows purchases of banned BHP portside cargoes The ban was lifted for mainly seaborne products and its removal followed a visit by BHP executives. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:03 am
Op-Ed: Argentina’s mining promise meets reality Argentina’s mining sector draws billions, but output still lags as policy risk delays major projects despite vast resources. Patricio Faúndez, GEM Consulting | April 28, 2026 | 4:44 am
Rare Earths Americas seeks $368M IPO valuation RAE aims to raise up to $52.8M to fund rare earth projects in the US and Brazil amid rising Western demand for supply outside China. Staff Writer | April 28, 2026 | 4:36 am
Barrick names North America team ahead of IPO Barrick has unveiled leadership and structure for North American spinout as it prepares an IPO later this year and retains control. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2026 | 3:51 am