Vale CEO says he has never been so optimistic about the company’s future Vale on Thursday reported a third quarter net profit decline but still landed above market forecasts. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 8:33 am
Copycat Chinese lithium firms back Nigerian processing plant The $250 million project is a response to the Nigerian government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from oil. Bloomberg News | October 27, 2023 | 7:41 am
LME says China’s Guangxi CNGR applies for new nickel listing The exchange has so far approved one new Chinese brand and received an application from another Chinese producer. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 7:35 am
Top gold refiner exits Swiss industry group over sourcing fight Valcambi has resigned from the Swiss gold refining association after a disagreement over where it sources its gold. Bloomberg News | October 27, 2023 | 7:29 am
BHP Australia iron ore rail workers approve industrial action plans The work stoppages could impact its operations at the world's largest iron ore export hub at Port Hedland. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 7:20 am
Indonesia’s high-grade nickel ore reserves may be depleted in 6 years Indonesia's high-grade 1.7% nickel ore is mainly used for the country's nickel pig iron (NPI) production. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 7:16 am
Mining People: Chesapeake Gold, CanAlaska/Core Nickel, Silver Elephant, Rupert Resources, Avalon Advanced, Rio Tinto, TRX Gold Key moves in the mining industry. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:48 am
Shenghe Resources throws Vital Metals a lifeline The Chinese company is acquiring new shares North America's second rare earths producer for $3.8 million. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:44 am
Researchers figure out efficient way to produce key ingredient in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists synthesized lithium cobalt oxide at low temperatures. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:31 am