Global copper smelters less active after China’s planned output cuts
Average inactive capacity in China rose to 9% in March from 8.3% in the first two months.
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Congo seeks outside advice on imposing cobalt export curbs
Cobalt prices have plunged by two-thirds since mid-2022 as global supply races ahead of demand.
Peabody falls as production issues, weather crimp coal sales
Peabody said warm winter weather in the US crimped demand for coal from utilities.
G Mining’s Brazil gold mine construction near complete, on track for production in H2
Over a mine life of 10.5 years, Tocantinzinho is expected to produce 1.83 million oz. of gold.
Project to turn hydrogen into a powder for easy export gets $3.2 million in funding
The Kotai Hydrogen project will use a new method of hydrogen production and transportation developed by Curtin’s Hydrogen Storage Research Group.
Canada Nickel starts working on Crawford, eyes 2027 production
The company has started front end engineering design at the northern Ontario project, expected to be in production by late 2027.
Global coal power grew 2% last year, the most since 2016, survey says
The rise is driven by new builds in China and decommissioning delays elsewhere.
Berkeley to take uranium mine dispute with Spain to arbitration
The Retortillo project, Berkeley's main asset, received preliminary approval in 2013 but has since run into hurdles.
Sibanye-Stillwater to axe 4,000 jobs in gold mines restructuring
The planned restructuring of its loss-making South African gold operations may impact 3,107 employees and 915 contractors.
