Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation.
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BHP mulls taking Escondida underground
BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.
Codelco put under review by Moody’s with debt piling up
Moody’s Investors Service placed Codelco ratings under review for downgrade, the firm said in a statement Tuesday.
Vale considers taking steel decarbonization model to US, Brazil
Under the proposal, Vale would build briquetting plants that would feed third-party direct reduction facilities on the same site.
China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report
China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.
Sayona CEO resignation won’t impact flagship mine, partner says
Piedmont has a 25% stake in NAL, which started producing lithium earlier this year.
Mosaic CEO James O’Rourke to step down at year-end
Bruce Bodine, Mosaic's senior vice president of North America, would take charge as the new CEO in January.
US Steel starts due diligence after entering agreements with ‘numerous third parties’
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