October 26, 2023

Vale’s third-quarter profit slips but beats expectations

The company reported a 36% year-on-year decline in third-quarter net profit, landing above analyst estimates.

October 26, 2023

Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China

Vietnam's government is planning to auction new mining concessions for rare earths later this year.

October 26, 2023

Gold

Will the gold mining industry be able to produce, or discover, enough gold, so that it’s able to meet demand without having to recycle jewelry?

October 26, 2023

Vale to pay out $2 billion to shareholders, launch buyback program

The company will pay 2.33 reais per common share in dividends and interest on capital on Dec. 1.

October 26, 2023

Ottawa unveils interim plan for environment agency after court rules it unconstitutional 

Ottawa is suspending the environment minister’s authority to force major energy or mining projects to be judged for environmental impact as part of a temporary operating plan for the Impact…

October 26, 2023

Panama’s top court considers lawsuit over First Quantum deal

The court said in a statement that it will issue an opinion on the lawsuit within 10 business days.

October 26, 2023

Battery makers hunt for graphite ahead of China controls

South Korean battery manufacturers are heavily reliant on graphite imports.

October 26, 2023

Trafigura-backed Congo miner puts itself on sale amid debt woes

The attempted sale of Chemaf Resources Ltd. comes after the company’s ambitious expansion drive ran into financial trouble.

October 26, 2023

Syrah expects more graphite buys ahead of China export ban

China will require export permits as of Dec. 1 for some graphite products.

October 26, 2023

Eramet cuts Indonesia nickel ore target on permit delay

Eramet expects Weda Bay to produce 30 million wet metric tons in 2023, down 5 million tons from its previous outlook.