A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data shows
Global inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance closures remaining a key feature, Earth-i said.
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New Caledonia nickel industry at standstill amid unrest
The riots sparked last month by electoral reform in the French-controlled territory has deepened a crisis for New Caledonia's loss-making nickel sector.
Vale, BHP make new offer on Mariana disaster reparations
Vale said the new proposal totals $26.09 billion.
Mosaic Minerals options out Quebec gold project
Mosaic's current exploration focus is on Quebec's critical minerals.
The Metals Company, SGS make world’s first cobalt sulphate from seafloor nodules
In April, TMC and SGS produced the world’s first nickel sulphate directly from seafloor polymetallic nodules.
Congo to buy out UAE partner in gold venture as shipments slump
The partnership sold 5 tons of hand-mined gold, worth about $300 million, in its first year of operation.
Western Australia resolves mining imbroglio threatening licences
The government has approved draft legislation that will ensure the security of mining licences and permits in the state, a major producer of iron ore.
Ero Copper’s Tucumã project set for production in early Q3
The Tucumã open-pit mine is expected to produce 7,000 to 25,000 tonnes of copper concentrate this year.
The world needs more batteries — but not this many
By 2025, the global battery industry will be able to produce more than five times as many cells as the world will need, BNEF forecasts.
