BHP discussing Congo copper deal in shift of strategy
The miner is in early discussions with billionaire Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Mines to buy into the Western Foreland project.
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Great Southern Copper aims to list on LSE
Earlier reports from London have GSC looking to raise £3.5 million from the IPO.
Voisey’s Bay mine takes unconventional approach to fire suppression
Vale will utilize Rosenbauer’s 6x6 Panther to in the remote, northern location.
Aurubis to offer a $123 per tonne copper premium for 2022
An Aurubis spokesperson told that reasons for the increase included strong demand for copper which is expected to continue.
Australia says iron ore price expected to reach $150 by late 2021
The figure for 2022 has been revised downward, however.
India asks Coal India to invest in electric vehicles, charging pods
The federal government-controlled miner has already announced plans to invest in solar wafer manufacturing and power generation.
Sigma Broking to become first new LME ring member in 14 years
Sigma has applied to join eight other banks and brokers that trade in the ring or open outcry.
Chile’s top miners see copper production fall in August
BHP's Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, saw production drop 14% year-on-year.
Sayona Mining raises $72.5m to buy lithium project in Canada
Miners are racing to raise money and expand projects, with global demand for the electric-vehicle battery metal set to soar in the coming decade.