Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February
Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up.
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Meanwhile, it is still awaiting a new special mining permit for its operations beyond 2025.
Mitsubishi Materials sees H1 copper output up 1.8% y/y
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NextSource applies to build graphite plant in Mauritius
The facility will have capacity to produce 3,600 tonnes of battery-grade graphite a year, increasing to 14,400 tonnes after 2024.
Top China lithium firms look past profit slump and vow expansion
Both Tianqi and Ganfeng said they’ll continue to acquire global reserves of the key battery material.
Mitsui Mining sees H1 zinc output rising 0.9% y/y
The Japanese company plans to produce 104,600 tonnes of refined zinc in the first half.
Austria’s RHI Magnesita to buy US-based alumina producer Resco
The combined company would have 15 production sites across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Environmental NGO asks Venezuelan government to ratify Minamata Convention
NGO Clima21 asked the Venezuelan government to ratify the Minamata Convention, which aims to restrict and limit the trade and use of mercury in small-scale gold mining.
Nippon Steel emphasizes its ‘deep roots’ in the US as it pursues US Steel deal
The Japanese firm has agreed to buy US Steel for roughly $15 billion but the deal faces an uphill battle for approval in a US election year.
