Guinea junta turns up the heat on bauxite miners Guinea shipments at an all-time high but local value-adding a problem – report. Henry Lazenby | April 12, 2022 | 3:55 pm
South Africa sets $900 million annual mineral exploration target While South Africa was the world’s biggest producer of gold for decades, production has slumped as its deposits get deeper and more expensive to access. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 2:05 pm
MineHub, TradeWaltz to integrate blockchain platforms for mining & metals supply chains Collaboration comes after a successful proof of concept with copper ore import from Sumitomo Corporation. Staff Writer | April 12, 2022 | 12:35 pm
Barrick bets big on Pakistan with $7 billion copper mine project It laid out revised plans Tuesday for developing the giant Reko Diq copper-gold deposit. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 11:36 am
Airbus defends Russian titanium use, urges against sanctions Russia provides about half of Airbus’s titanium needs, directly or through key suppliers. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 10:29 am
South African unions start wage talks with platinum miners Negotiations started with Anglo American Platinum last week and more talks are planned. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 10:24 am
Stronger pricing makes US a more attractive home for copper Copper futures on the Comex have been trading at a premium to those on the London Metal Exchange in recent weeks. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 10:20 am
Glencore investors urged by Glass Lewis to reject climate plan As investors become ever more focused on climate, Glencore has laid a different strategy to many of its rivals. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 10:14 am
Russia-Ukraine war could trigger global recession, warns former Vale director The short-term scenario is good for commodities, but in the medium term, a correction will be necessary, said Jose Carlos Martins. Bruno Venditti | April 12, 2022 | 9:49 am