June 13, 2024 Column: China’s zinc imports reflect shifting market dynamics China's imports of zinc concentrates fell sharply over the first four months of this year in response to a tightening raw materials market.
June 13, 2024 Chinese trader’s $20 million pile of Russian copper goes missing Wuchan Zhongda Group, which had sales of $80 billion in 2023, bought 2,000 tons of refined copper from a Russian smelter that should have been delivered last month.
June 13, 2024 Gold Fields cuts output forecast after bad weather hits new Chile mine The $1.2 billion Salares Norte mine delivered its first gold on March 28.
June 13, 2024 Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector.
June 13, 2024 At least 22 killed in artisanal mine collapse in southern Mali The accident follows the death of over 70 people in similar circumstances at an artisanal mine in southwest Mali in January.
June 13, 2024 Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, Rio Tinto says The $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs.
June 12, 2024 Zambia takes first step to start trader competing with Glencore The cabinet approved the creation of a special purpose vehicle that will invest and trade in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer.
June 12, 2024 Brazil sees potential railway concession agreement with Vale this month The agreement with Vale could reach some 20 billion reais ($3.70 billion).
June 12, 2024 A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data shows Global inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance closures remaining a key feature, Earth-i said.
June 12, 2024 New Caledonia nickel industry at standstill amid unrest The riots sparked last month by electoral reform in the French-controlled territory has deepened a crisis for New Caledonia's loss-making nickel sector.
US and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact Since Trump's return to power, the US has courted the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia and moved to bolster its influence in a region. February 18, 2026 | 02:12 pm
