October 23, 2018 China’s alumina exports in September surged to their highest level this year Figure is fivefold increase from August, up 3,400% y/y
October 22, 2018 Jacobs to sell energy unit to WorleyParsons for $3.3B The deal is part of Jacobs’ strategy to optimize its portfolio with a focus on higher-growth, higher-profit infrastructure and commercial projects - CEO
October 22, 2018 Strike at Shougang’s iron ore mine in Peru halts exports-manager Some 800 workers, including at the port San Juan de Marcona, have taken part in the indefinite strike after negotiations over a new contract broke down.
October 22, 2018 Brazilian pension fund Previ won’t sell Vale shares before year end- CEO Previ intends to reduce its stake in the miner over the medium-term.
October 22, 2018 China’s winter pollution cuts may boost high-grade iron ore The logic is sound: If steel mills are given pollution restrictions, they will use the best possible quality iron ore to maximise the amount of steel produced relative to the…
October 22, 2018 Nutrien says SQM top shareholder seeking to block Tianqi deal for ‘personal benefit’ Nutrien’s executive vice-president Michael Webb, described Julio Ponce, the Chilean miner’s top shareholder and former chairman, as a “hypocrite” and urged him to “look beyond himself."
October 22, 2018 Glencore boss Ivan Glasenberg to retire in 3-5 years — report He is said to have already begun training three to four people to succeed him in the job.
October 21, 2018 Boom in EV batteries helps suppliers older than Ford’s Model T Brazil's Vale expects the EV revolution to boost battery market nickel demand to as much as 700,000 tons in 2025, from just 36,000 tons this year.
October 20, 2018 New PEA suggests Ascendant could reduce operating costs at El Mochito Ascendant is in the middle of a 30,000 metre infill drill program at El Mochito as it tries to increase mine life and reserves.
October 19, 2018 Hudbay Minerals investor calls special shareholder meeting Private equity firm Waterton Global Resource Management, which now owns about 7 percent of Hudbay, called meeting after the Canadian base and precious metals refused a proposal for board changes.
Column: Nickel market plays the Indonesia’s numbers game Nickel prices have been on an explosive rally as the market bets that Indonesia, the world's largest producer, will hit the brakes on its runaway output growth. January 25, 2026 | 06:54 am
