LME’s proposal on coarse nickel powder needs more work on packaging The idea about the powder is part of a program to address low inventory levels and boost liquidity in electronic trading. Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 11:10 am
Red Pine drills up to 34.64 g/t Au at Wawa The presence of near-surface gold mineralization is further confirmed with diamond drilling over a strike length of 150 metres. Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 11:03 am
China’s low copper inventory data belie sufficient supply Chinese copper stocks readily available in the spot market totalled 82,600 tonnes on Aug. 14, up 17.5% year-on-year. Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 10:25 am
SQM sees similar lithium prices going forward after earnings dip SQM posted on Wednesday quarterly earnings that fell from the previous year while missing forecasts. Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 10:00 am
Piedmont commits to funding Atlantic Lithium’s Ghana project, acquires 22.5% stake Piedmont said it will provide a further $70 million toward the Ewoyaa development capital to acquire a total 50% stake. Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 9:37 am
China’s jewelry purchases could be a weak spot for gold demand Jewelry sales in China in July contracted 10% year-on-year. Bloomberg News | August 17, 2023 | 8:41 am
Tesla warns Core Lithium of possible legal claim on failed supply talks The Adelaide-based miner and Tesla failed to clinch a pact after nearly seven months of negotiations last year. Bloomberg News | August 17, 2023 | 8:33 am
Gold Fields says new Chile mine on track as profit dips Company said it was on track to start producing gold at its Salares Norte project in the fourth quarter of this year. Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 8:28 am
JSW Steel considers 75% interest in Teck’s coal business The Indian steelmaker is in discussions with banks over potential financing for the acquisition. Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 8:25 am