MMG halts new Congo plant after one year on cobalt slump
MMG said it suspended operations at its new facility at the Kinsevere mine in December 2024.
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Column: China’s modest stimulus is no big bang for commodities
Hopes that China's annual meeting of parliament would provide significant economic stimulus have been dashed.
Indonesia issues new rule allowing mineral exports in force majeure cases
Indonesia banned exports of raw minerals in 2023 to encourage metals processing at home.
Rio Tinto to invest $1.8 billion to develop Brockman iron ore mine in Pilbara
The miner said the project is now on track to begin producing its first ore by 2027.
Germany’s lithium reserves could sustain domestic needs for decades, study finds
A study found that Germany had up to 26.51 million tonnes of lithium reserves dissolved in deep underground waters.
Opinion: US-Canada minerals cooperation more important than ever
Writing about US-Canada cooperation today may seem wishful, as the two allies are mired in a damaging trade war.
Rio Tinto creates lithium unit after completing $6.7B Arcadium deal
Deal positions Rio Tinto among the world’s largest lithium miners, trailing only US-based Albemarle and Chile’s SQM.
Mercuria, Glencore renew deal for Congo’s share of Tenke copper
Mercuria was allotted 50% of state-held Gecamines’ share of the volume, while Glencore won 25%.
India’s small exporters seek import duty cuts to counter US steel, aluminum tariffs
The 25% US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have raised Indian exporters' concerns about declining orders and rising costs.
