S. Africa’s Seriti looks at export options for new coal mine New Largo is conceived as a feeder mine for the Kusile coal-fired power plant owned by state power company Eskom. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 9:31 am
Banning Russian aluminum would create uncertainty about LME’s role – Rusal Rusal, the world's largest aluminum producer outside China, is expected to account for 6% of global supplies of the metal this year. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 9:20 am
Copper price down on rate hike fears Also undermining copper was news of a possible labor deal in a mandatory mediation process to avoid a strike at Los Pelambres. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 9:13 am
Aura Minerals advances Matupá gold project in Brazil closer to production with FS release The Matupá FS outlined an after-tax net present value of $96 million and an internal rate of return of 27.5%. Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 8:49 am
Engine parts makers must cross ‘valley of death’ to reach EV era Auto engine parts makers eyeing the promising electric-vehicle market are dealing with a severe case of delayed gratification. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:34 am
Column: Australia sees longer commodity boost from Russia’s Ukraine war Australia expects a boost to its commodity export earnings caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to last into 2024. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:19 am
Ukraine opposes Belarus bid to lead conflict diamond organization Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to push its ally Belarus to the top of an international diamond certification body. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:12 am
Glencore to place Nordenham zinc smelter on care and maintenance The smelter produces around 165,000 tonnes of zinc and zinc alloys per year, according to its website. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:07 am
Vale hires advisors as it assesses ‘value-unlocking alternatives’ Financial Times reported that Vale was in talks to sell a $2.5 billion minority stake in its metals business. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:04 am