Norsk Hydro to shut two US plants, cutting 350 jobs
The two facilities, located at California's City of Industry and in Delhi, Louisiana, face low capacity utilization.
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Kristi Noem joins British Columbia copper junior in advisory role
NovaRed Mining holds two early-stage copper exploration assets in the Canadian province.
De Beers CEO sees sale of diamond firm in ‘weeks not months’
A sale of the Anglo American diamond unit has never been closer, its CEO said
Zimbabwe licenses second gold refinery to handle rising output
The refinery, to be located in the country’s second-biggest city Bulawayo, is due to be commissioned next year.
Iron ore price sinks back below $100 as abundant supplies hurt outlook
The steel-making staple has dropped by about 6% this year following a run of five weekly declines.
China’s copper smelters band together to strengthen hand in talks with miners
The China Smelters Purchase Team invited at least six prospective new members to attend its quarterly meeting.
Australia’s International Graphite forms JV for Italy processing hub with Alkeemia
Alkeemia will hold a 51% interest in the joint venture and International Graphite the remaining 49%.
G7 aims to see China supply no more than 60% of rare earths
G7 nations aim to limit any country to 60% of rare earth imports by 2030 to reduce reliance on China.
Australian explosives maker Orica flags Ebola, coal risks
The top commercial explosives supplier faces sudden regulations in Indonesia and challenges in China's coal industry after a mine gas explosion.