Nyrstar suspends Port Pirie lead smelter, declares force majeure
The company stopped output at Port Pirie on May 28 due to an unplanned outage at the blast furnace.
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Codelco sweetens offer to avoid strike at Chuquicamata mine
The company's latest proposal includes a slightly higher signing bonus than previous offers, union officials said.
Dalian iron ore falls on supply growth expectation
China's iron ore dipped on Thursday and marked its weakest weekly performance in nearly two months.
First Quantum wants to operate Cobre Panama without ‘legal uncertainties’
Cobre Panama is the largest copper mine coming to market over the next couple of years and the biggest single private sector investment in Panama’s history.
Britain went coal-free for 18 days
The UK's push to move away from coal-fired power plants has been taking place since 2015.
Diamond markets under pressure — Rapaport
The international group says sales of polished diamonds below 0.50 carats are slow due to excess supply, weak Chinese demand and tight Indian liquidity.
US uranium miners see boost from Commerce Department report
Two uranium mining companies said on Wednesday they are "confident" that US President Donald Trump will implement limits on uranium imports.
Pretium drills deep, begins regional exploration program
Underground drilling has confirmed there is mineralization similar to the Brucejack mine at depth and to the east of the mine workings.
Bidders scramble to break up British Steel by June deadline
None of the potential buyers, which include GFG Alliance and former owner Greybull, would be willing to take on the whole company, even for a nominal sum.
