April 4, 2024 Helicopter rescues Taiwan miners, stranded hotel guests confirmed safe The government said ten people were confirmed killed by the temblor.
April 4, 2024 Japanese copper smelters’ H1 output seen rising 4.2% y/y Sumitomo expects a 21% surge in first-half output following a two-month maintenance shutdown at its Toyo smelter.
April 4, 2024 Barrick eyes Peru growth amid global asset expansion The company, which was the country's second top gold producer until 2018, has applied for a new concession in the southern Puno district.
April 3, 2024 Vale divestment in Indonesian nickel unit expected to finish in July The transaction is required by the government to extend Vale Indonesia's operating permit beyond 2025.
April 2, 2024 BHP and Mitsubishi close $4.1bn sale of Queensland coal mines BHP has been working towards making a transition to commodities and away from coal-related assets.
April 2, 2024 US Steel union rejects Nippon Steel’s appeal for takeover support In December, Nippon agreed to buy US Steel for roughly $15 billion but the deal faces an uphill battle to approval amid bipartisan opposition in a US election year.
April 2, 2024 Korea Zinc agrees 40% fee cut to turn Teck’s mined zinc into metal Teck has agreed to pay Korea Zinc $165 per metric ton, a three-year low, to turn its zinc concentrate into refined metal.
April 2, 2024 Senators raise concerns over Nippon Steel’s China ties amid US Steel takeover bid Democrat Sherrod Brown has urged President Biden to investigate Nippon Steel’s business dealings in China, according to the Financial Times.
April 2, 2024 Hyundai Motor ends Indonesia aluminum deal after climate campaign by K-pop fans The South Korean automaker signed a memorandum of understanding with Adaro Minerals in 2022.
April 1, 2024 Indonesian coal miner Harum Energy buys stake in nickel plant The miner acquired 51% of PT Blue Sparking Energy by converting part of a loan to the company into equity.
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