South Africa, ArcelorMittal locked in talks over key mill’s fate
A decision could emerge in coming days and the mill is hemorrhaging cash, with the entire group being unprofitable.
Latest Stories
India proposes minerals exchange to regulate metals trading
The proposed exchange would facilitate trading in minerals and metals under rules framed by the central government.
Albemarle says Chile lithium plant operating normally after incident last week
Chile's mining regulator and labor office had opened an investigation into the La Negra lithium processing plant.
Gold price stays flat following July inflation data
The new inflation reading gives fresh ammunition to those betting that the Fed will resume rate cutting as soon as next month.
Discovery Silver hits new high on first quarterly results as producer
Company posted a net income of $5.5 million, versus a net loss of $5.1 million in the same quarter last year.
AI data centers to worsen copper shortage – BNEF
Microsoft’s $500 million data center in Chicago alone required 2,177 tonnes of copper during construction.
De Beers strikes first kimberlite field in 30 years
De Beers and Endiama plan increased drilling, surveys and lab tests in Angola to assess the discovery's potential.
Column: Australia rescued a key metals refiner, but more is needed
The track record of Western governments in successfully enabling critical minerals development is far from encouraging.
Copper output from Codelco climbs 17% in June
Meanwhile production at BHP's Escondida mine slid 33%.