Chile wants to boost local copper smelting capacity to rely less on Asian plants
The proposal follows the decision of state-owned miner Codelco to close its Ventanas smelter for environmental reasons.
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LME expects more fast-track listings after approval of new nickel brand
The exchange has approved nickel produced by a subsidiary of China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt.
US imposes sanctions on Russian copper producer UMMC
As of 2020, it was producing around 40% of Russian copper.
Barrick Gold targeted by Russian cybercriminal group Clop in global data theft that hit Sun Life, Vancouver transit police
Clop’s modus operandi is to demand ransom in return for not publishing the data stolen, or to sell it to a third party.
Bolivia hikes lithium resources estimate to 23mt
The new figure compares with a previous estimate of 21 million metric tons.
Elon Musk relieved that lithium prices are no longer insane
Chinese prices of lithium carbonate, a refined form of the metal, have halved from a peak in mid-November as supply pressure eased.
Zambia’s copper production seen falling to 14-year low
Copper production will plunge to 682,431 tons, the Ministry of Finance & National Planning said in a report.
Indian gold miner soars to 15-year high after asset-buying spree
Deccan Gold Mines has rallied to its highest share price since 2008 after it went on a global buying spree following a struggle to mine locally.
Orea amends deal with Nordgold regarding stake in French Guiana project
In August 2022, Orea announced that it would be buying out Nordgold's majority stake in the 5-million-ounce project for C$100 million.