July 31, 2018 Glencore’s cobalt output up by almost a third thanks to Congo mines Glencore is the world’s No. 1 cobalt miner, while Congo is the largest producer of the key component for batteries that power electric vehicles.
July 31, 2018 Fresnillo soars despite profit drop on Silverstream revaluation Silverstream valuation had an adverse effect on profit before income tax, which came down 16.6% to $323 million.
July 30, 2018 Russian scientists discover new mineral Uakitite is associated with sulfides, schreibersite and magnetite.
July 30, 2018 Turkish steel makers eye exports to West Africa amid US tariff setbacks Turkey was looking to boost its trade with West Africa and sub-Saharan countries, where there is demand for the less capital-intensive steel products.
July 30, 2018 Caterpillar says tariffs will wipe out up to $200M Demand for mining as well as oil and gas equipment is so strong that the company said it was taking orders for delivery well into 2019.
July 29, 2018 Krupp foundation rejects break-up of Thyssenkrupp – Der Spiegel The head of the Thyssenkrupp foundation ruled out a break-up of the German steel-to-submarines conglomerate.
July 29, 2018 Chile’s Escondida mine workers reject labor offer, to vote on strike The vote began on Saturday and will continue through the middle of next week.
July 27, 2018 Workers at First Quantum’s mine in Spain go on strike They are demanding hazard pay for subcontractors.
July 26, 2018 Eldorado expects higher gold production in 2018 The Vancouver-based miner said that the expected growth would be driven by Kisladag, its flagship gold mine in Turkey.
Copper price nears $13,000 on tariffs woes, supply strain Mine outages, tariff risks and tight supply push copper toward a milestone despite weakening Chinese demand. December 29, 2025 | 05:51 am
