December 11, 2024 Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February.
December 11, 2024 BHP, Rio Tinto face sexual harassment class actions in Australia Miners are accused of fostering environments at Australian sites where female staff faced systemic sexual harassment and discrimination.
December 11, 2024 Liontown ships first cargo from Kathleen Valley to long-term customer The shipment totalled about 33,000 wet metric tonnes of spodumene concentrate from the Kathleen Valley lithium mine.
December 10, 2024 Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help Global lithium surpluses expected to persist through 2027.
December 10, 2024 South32 pulls Mozambique smelter forecast amid unrest Transport of raw materials to Mozal Aluminum is currently being blocked by Presidential election-related civil unrest.
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 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 Australia grants further $257m for Iluka’s rare earths refinery amid cost blowout Iluka had first committed to building what will be Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery in 2022.
December 5, 2024 BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.
December 5, 2024 Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant after planned shutdown Paladin built an on-site water storage facility designed to provide a buffer against potential future water supply disruptions.
New York copper price surges again, Shanghai sets record Copper jumped by more than 5% to the highest level since the short squeeze in July. December 26, 2025 | 12:18 pm
