December 9, 2024 Nippon Steel makes final push to win over US workers Nippon clarified its spending plans at US mills owned by United States Steel Corp. as part of last-ditch efforts.
December 9, 2024 Newmont cuts management jobs in major corporate restructuring The world’s top gold mining company initiated plans to dismiss one executive and at least 10 senior managers, Bloomberg sources said.
December 9, 2024 Freeport’s copper concentrate exports will only temporarily ease global shortages A fire at PT Freeport Indonesia's Manyar smelter halted operations in October.
December 6, 2024 Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.
December 6, 2024 Adani smelter expansion will cut India’s refined copper imports, government says Kutch Copper has already started operations and is expected to reach full capacity by February-March next year.
December 5, 2024 Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.
December 5, 2024 Coal miner jumps by limit in biggest Indonesian IPO of 2024 Shares of PT Adaro Andalan Indonesia gained 20% in their first day of trading.
December 4, 2024 Nippon Steel committed to US Steel takeover, aims to close in December The transaction has faced stiff resistance from politicians and the United Steelworkers (USW).
December 4, 2024 Freeport Indonesia sees output ramping up at Manyar smelter in Q3 next year Freeport was forced to stop copper cathode output at the newly operated smelter after the fire broke at its gas cleaning unit.
December 4, 2024 Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output Across operations, it is projecting 3% compound annual growth from 2024 onward.
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