Lawmakers in biggest copper nation ratchet up tax proposal
The worst-case scenario for Chilean copper producers in a debate over a new royalty system just got bleaker.
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Australian state commission approves extension of Glencore’s Mangoola coal mine
The decision comes ahead of a byelection for the Upper Hunter seat in the NSW state parliament, in which the future of coal mining in the region is likely to be a key issue.
Bidco Nova Resources moves to take Kaz Minerals private
Consortium said its bid for the copper miner had been declared unconditional after winning more than 90% of support.
More metallurgical tests begin for FPX Nickel’s Baptiste project
A concentrate grading 63% nickel and 1% cobalt was produced.
Iron ore price surges to record high
Chinese steel futures also closed at all-time highs, underpinned by robust demand and concerns over production curbs.
Nordgold repays $325 million in debt
Nordgold’s total debt now comprises solely of a five-year $400 million Eurobond.
Northern Graphite confirms high quality, value of Bissett Creek concentrates
The material is suitable for use in applications such as fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries and traditional markets.
Copper price blasts to 10-year high as Chile strike adds momentum to rally
Port workers in Chile called a strike in response to a move by the government to block a bill allowing people to make a third round of early withdrawals from their pension funds.
Amex drill results outline ‘highly predictable and continuous’ gold system at Perron
To date, drilling has hit high-grade and visible gold in three zones at Perron.
