Congo’s state miner bids for Trafigura-backed cobalt projects
The bid comes amid opposition from the government regarding a sale to China’s Norin Mining.
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Cornish Lithium opens UK’s first low-emission lithium plant
The project aims to produce 10,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium hydroxide by 2027.
Sibanye halts Century zinc operations following bushfire
The company expects operations at its zinc project in Australia to remain suspended until mid-November.
West Red Lake raises $53 million for Madsen mine restart
The company says the mine remains on track for production in 2025.
Vale to hold hearing on Bacaba copper project in Brazil
Vale plans to replace copper production from the depleting Sossego open pit mine with output from Bacaba by 2026.
Gold price tops $2,700 for first time to extend record-breaking run
Bullion climbed as much as 0.8% to $2,714.10 an ounce, beating the all-time high set in the previous session.
Turkey, China sign MOU to collaborate on rare earth mining
The agreement follows an earlier MOU focused on cooperation in energy transformation.
Indonesia controls nickel ore supply to balance weak demand
Nickel smelters in the country responsible for more than half of world production are enduring a shortage of ore due to government licensing issues.
BHP’s Olympic Dam mine halted after storm hits
Severe electrical storms have damaged critical transmission infrastructure in South Australia, where the mine is located.
