China plans biggest ever cobalt purchases for state reserves
The metal has slumped to five-year lows amid booming production in the DRC and Indonesia.
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South32 CEO Kerr says open to buying joint Anglo American manganese assets
South32 has been one of the most active miners in buying and selling assets.
SQM swings to $870 million loss on sinking prices, tax ruling
Data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence suggests that global prices have fallen by more than 80%, dragged by weaker demand for EVs.
Nornickel board proposes no dividend for 2023 results
Nornickel failed to pay dividends on its 2022 results but resumed payouts for the first nine months of 2023.
LME approves listing of first Indonesian nickel brand
Until now, Indonesia has not produced a significant amount of the metal in high-purity form traded on the LME.
High concentrations of rare earths found in Utah, Colorado coal mines
Rare earth elements are concentrated in fine-grain shale units in Utah and Colorado active coal mines.
Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange
Activist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing to Australia would boost Rio Tinto's shares by about 40%.
Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia
The Woodlands property, part of the company's Mt Egerton project, is a highly under-explored area with vast gold and copper potential.
First Quantum seeks to speed up Peru projects after Panama debacle
The miner controls the La Granja project, worth at least $2.5 billion, and the $1.86 billion Haquira project.
