Aluminum price falls as weak China demand weighs on industrial metals The LMEX Metals Index, which tracks the six main base metals, rose to an eight-month high earlier in March. Bloomberg News | March 27, 2024 | 5:34 am
First Majestic starts selling bullion at Nevada mint facility Inaugural production of bullion bars, branded “First Strike”, will be commemorated and sold as collectibles. Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 5:11 am
Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2024 | 3:33 am
Most rescue efforts suspended at Russian gold mine due to collapse risk The Pioneer gold mine, one of Russia's largest, is in the Amur region which borders China. Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 1:55 am
Indonesian miner Amman asks for copper export ban delay The production will be supported by high-grade ore from Phase 7 at its Batu Hijau mine. Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 1:52 am
Tsingshan unit plans Indonesian battery plant as trade frictions mount The plant will be housed alongside Tsingshan’s existing operations in Weda Bay and could begin operating as soon as next year. Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 7:37 pm
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame calls for nominations Nominees are distinguished by their leadership and achievements, having made significant contributions to Canada’s prominence in the global mining industry. Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 4:30 pm
World’s top uranium miner seeks to boost exports to US Interest in the radioactive metal has surged amid a growing supply gap and increased demand. Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 4:14 pm
Li-Cycle to cut 17% of staff amid battery recycling growing pains The company has struggled with construction cost overruns at its Rochester, New York, battery processing facility. Reuters | March 26, 2024 | 2:39 pm