Brazil reviews caves decree in potential boon for mining and energy
Vale sees a potential to unlock 1.6 billion tonnes of iron ore reserves if the government tweaks rules around mining in caves.
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China to extend record aluminum output amid ample power
National output is expected to rise 3% in the fourth quarter from a year ago to 11 million tons.
Freeport to delay Indonesian copper sales to second quarter of 2025 after fire
The miner is investigating the cause of the fire at a sulphuric acid unit at Freeport's Manyar site.
Brazil’s CSN to sell up to 11% of mining unit to Japan’s Itochu
The potential transaction still depends on additional corporate and antitrust green light.
Cosan not looking to sell Vale stake in short term, chairman says
Cosan is a Brazilian commodity giant with a stake of just over 4% in Vale.
Barrick reports lower-than-expected preliminary gold output in third quarter
It said an expansion at Carlin mine, completed during a shutdown in the third quarter, would support higher throughput and recoveries in the last quarter of the year.
Barrick fights to dismiss Tanzanian abuse allegations from Canadian court
Barrick, the second-biggest gold miner by market value, could face a civil trial seeking unspecified damages for 32 Tanzanians living near North Mara.
De Beers, Signet launch campaign to attract youth to mined diamonds amid lab-grown rise
It targets Zillennials, the microgeneration born between 1993 and 1998, believed to be behind the rise of lab-grown gems.
Antofagasta copper production jumps 15% in Q3
Copper production is expected to remain at the lower end of the 670,000-710,000 tonne range, with little change in 2025.