Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter
Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne and 8 cents per pound with Chinese smelter Jinchuan Group.
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Panama port blockade keeps supplies from First Quantum mine, company says
The union for Minera Panama said it reached agreements with the company to ensure worker pay as protests kept workers from reaching their jobs.
Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next week
Public arguments for both cases are set to conclude on Nov. 23 and issuing a ruling is a priority for the court.
Teck’s deal to shed coal comes at a perfect time
The Vancouver-based miner’s dramatic repositioning comes at a good time for investors.
Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control
China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.
Vale Canada, Sumitomo sign initial deal to sell 14% stake in Indonesian nickel miner
Share divestment is a condition required by Indonesia to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit.
Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply
The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.
Swiss-based ARCORE finds rich lithium deposit in Bosnia
The company said it has a strategic partnership with Canadian-German company Rock Tech Lithium.
Trafigura and Korea Zinc agree to build nickel refinery in South Korea
The amount of nickel to be supplied by Trafigura will range from about 20,000-40,000 metric tons per annum.