World’s most profitable nickel plants face cost challenge
The price of sulfur, a chemical used to produce acid, has more than tripled in price over the past year.
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Titan Mining soars on $15.8M EXIM funding for zinc-graphite development
Titan is aiming to expand its 100%-owned Empire State Mines zinc operation in New York state.
Greenland grants 30-year permit to EU-backed Molybdenum mine
Malmbjer is expected to supply roughly 25% of the EU’s annual molybdenum demand over its first decade of operation.
JX Advanced Metals to cut copper output and boost recycling
The company owns 48% of Pan Pacific Copper Co., the biggest producer in Japan.
China copper smelters match record as foreign rivals falter
Output of refined copper in May matched the previous month’s all-time high of 1.254 million tons.
Barrick’s next risk in Mali is loss of key gold-mining permit
The permit for Loulo, where processing facilities are located, expires in February, shortly after the period of provisional administration is supposed to end.
Rare earth access is the European Union’s priority at China summit
Automakers have said China's export restrictions on rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets could cause production delays.
ArcelorMittal in talks over sale of Bosnia steel mill and iron ore mine
The Zenica steel mill reported losses of 276.3 million Bosnian marka ($162.6 million) in 2023 and 2024.
Column: Is battle for LME aluminum stocks noise or signal?
As traders fight over what's left, the London market has become increasingly turbulent.
