South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege
Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors.
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Iron ore price hits four-week high on lower shipments, softer dollar
Rio Tinto reported its lowest annual shipments in two years.
Will Indonesia shut the nickel spigot to spur prices?
Indonesia’s clout in the global nickel market rivals OPEC’s in oil.
Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion
The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.
Antofagasta misses 2024 copper target, keeps 2025 guidance
Antofagasta — which operates four copper mines in Chile — maintained its 2025 guidance at 660,000 to 700,000 tonnes.
US bans imports from 37 Chinese firms over forced labor charge
The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US.
Vale Indonesia awards Petrosea $1 billion contract for nickel ore mining
The contract will be signed in March is effective for 10 years, Vale said on Wednesday.
US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain
The companies said they will leverage their complementary expertise to advance efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of critical minerals within the US.
Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments slip, sees global economic resilience
The company shipped 328.6 million tonnes of iron ore from Pilbara in 2024.
