Transnet snubs Kumba’s overture to run lucrative South African iron ore rail line
Kumba Iron Ore wants to lease the line from Transnet or run it on a concession basis.
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Chinese nickel workers file complaint to Indonesia’s rights body over work conditions
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Chinese group heads to LME with plan to draw a line under nickel crisis
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt plans to discuss an application to register the company’s nickel for delivery on the exchange.
Victoria Gold issues new Eagle mine plan, resource estimate update
The updated Eagle technical report shows an average annual gold production of 202,000 ounces over the first eight years.
Copper price back below $9,000 as Chinese demand disappoints
The dollar also reached a seven-week high, making metals costlier for buyers with other currencies.
Yellen says EV battery mineral trade pacts can likely bypass Congress
The Treasury in March is due to put out guidance on the sourcing of battery minerals.
Uganda gold export earnings fall 80% yr/yr in 2022
Uganda shipped gold worth $201 million over the 12 months of 2022.
Lithium producers defy mining sector slump with surging profits
Lithium producers in Australia saw profits surge on the back of high prices last year.
