Vale Indonesia targets 2024 output of about 70,800 metric tons nickel in matte Meanwhile, it is still awaiting a new special mining permit for its operations beyond 2025. Reuters | April 1, 2024 | 4:26 am
Mitsubishi Materials sees H1 copper output up 1.8% y/y The Japanese copper smelter said it planned to produce 224,094 tonnes of refined copper in the first half. Reuters | April 1, 2024 | 4:02 am
NextSource applies to build graphite plant in Mauritius The facility will have capacity to produce 3,600 tonnes of battery-grade graphite a year, increasing to 14,400 tonnes after 2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2024 | 3:47 am
Top China lithium firms look past profit slump and vow expansion Both Tianqi and Ganfeng said they’ll continue to acquire global reserves of the key battery material. Bloomberg News | April 1, 2024 | 3:46 am
Mitsui Mining sees H1 zinc output rising 0.9% y/y The Japanese company plans to produce 104,600 tonnes of refined zinc in the first half. Reuters | April 1, 2024 | 3:42 am
Austria’s RHI Magnesita to buy US-based alumina producer Resco The combined company would have 15 production sites across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Reuters | April 1, 2024 | 3:34 am
Environmental NGO asks Venezuelan government to ratify Minamata Convention NGO Clima21 asked the Venezuelan government to ratify the Minamata Convention, which aims to restrict and limit the trade and use of mercury in small-scale gold mining. Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 12:52 pm
Nippon Steel emphasizes its ‘deep roots’ in the US as it pursues US Steel deal The Japanese firm has agreed to buy US Steel for roughly $15 billion but the deal faces an uphill battle for approval in a US election year. Reuters | March 31, 2024 | 10:56 am
Draft decree allows miners in Peru to exceed daily installed capacity by 10% Currently, excess production can reach up to 5% of the total allowed and if miners go over that limit, they have to pay a validation fee. Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 6:50 am