November 1, 2024 Brazil federal police concludes probe into Braskem salt mining disaster Police said that 20 people have been formally accused following an investigation into a sinking ground disaster.
November 1, 2024 Botswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decades The country is facing economic stagnation linked to a decline in the diamond trade.
November 1, 2024 Rusal raises bar in Nornickel dispute with fresh claims against Potanin Rusal is suing Nornickel's CEO, claiming he violated a shareholder agreement signed in December 2012.
October 31, 2024 Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine Groups argued the project posed an existential risk to the rare wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat and could drive it to extinction.
October 31, 2024 Solidcore to buy 55% stake in Kazakhstan’s Syrymbet tin deposit for $82.5m The company said it aims to secure board approval for construction in 2025.
October 31, 2024 Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push Officials have approved a two-year permit for the company to kick off exploration in the Paso de Sico concession.
October 31, 2024 Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant Officials are investigating if the miner failed to disclose the threats that an earthquake could pose to its new copper smelter complex.
October 31, 2024 UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025 Demand from the new energy vehicles, solar, wind and China's grid investment remains resilient; and copper is also benefiting from high-growth industries such as the data centres for AI and…
October 30, 2024 Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar’s nickel project Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilise production and improve profitability at the Madagascar project, which launched in 2005.
October 30, 2024 IGO revises chemical plant project cost at Greenbushes to $579m The plant at Greenbushes lithium mine is expected to cost about A$880 million.
Column: Copper is pricing scarcity at a time of plenty The world hasn't run out of copper, despite the many warnings of imminent shortfall that have accompanied its rally to all-time highs, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. February 17, 2026 | 10:35 am