Sibanye CEO pushes on with copper hunt after failed Zambian bid
The precious metals producer is still looking for copper assets to buy across the African copper belt.
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Sumitomo cuts nickel output forecast in Madagascar due to system glitches
Japanese trading house slashed its output estimate of nickel at the Ambatovy project.
South African platinum industry could shed up to 7,000 jobs to cut costs
South African PGM miners, home to around 70% of global mined platinum output, are discussing the need to restructure unprofitable production.
Zambia to start trading its own copper, competing with Glencore
The government will directly buy and sell a portion of the copper produced in the nation, competing with trading giants including Mercuria Energy Group and Glencore.
Rare earths prices seen rebounding in second half of 2024 – analysts
Prices surged to their highest in a decade in 2022 only to plunge last year on increased production in China.
Lynas Rare Earths quits tie-up talks with MP Materials
Lynas Rare Earths said confidential talks have ended with MP Materials for a possible merger.
Anglo American explores for copper, cobalt in Zambia
The miner is in the early stages of exploring for copper and cobalt in Zambia's North-Western province, according to CEO Duncan Wanblad.
Guinea’s SMB to invest up to $1 billion to boost bauxite exports
Guinea's leading bauxite producer will upgrade its river terminals and buy vessels.
New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materials
Twisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts languishing in junk yards could gain new life as building structures.
