Japan copper smelters face tough talks with global miners over processing fee
Japan also aims to bolster national stockpiles of critical minerals by increasing volumes or expanding target items.
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Serbia will hoard all its gold at home, shunning global hubs
Serbia’s central bank plans to bring all of its roughly $6 billion worth of gold reserves onto its own soil.
Teck approves $2.4B expansion of Highland Valley Copper
Construction starts in August, extending Canada’s largest copper mine’s productive life by another two decades.
Fortescue shares up on iron ore beat; scraps US, Aussie green hydrogen projects
It posted quarterly iron ore shipments of 55.2 million metric tons, compared with 53.7 million a year ago.
Lynas Rare Earths Q4 revenue beats estimates by 10%, agrees magnet deal
The world's largest producer of rare earths outside China posted sales revenue of A$170.2 million, up from A$136.6 million a year earlier.
First Quantum expects rise in Cobre Panama maintenance costs
During the second quarter, maintenance costs related to the Cobre Panama mine averaged roughly $15 million per month.
Argentina approves Galan Lithium for incentives scheme, but rejects Ganfeng
Galan Lithium's project at the Hombre Muerto salt flat is the sixth investment to be approved for RIGI benefits.
Chile bumps up copper price forecast, flags lagging Collahuasi output
Finance Minister Mario Marcel has upped the government forecast for average copper prices for this year to $4.28 per pound.
New Ghana mining laws to shorten licence periods, boost community investment
Under the proposed law changes, prospecting licences would no longer be held indefinitely.