October 20, 2023 Challenge for world’s biggest robot trains is going electric Rio Tinto is preparing for trials of battery-powered locomotives in Australia.
October 20, 2023 China’s state reserve expected to buy 3,100t of cobalt – sources Five major cobalt suppliers attended meetings held in Beijing this week to discuss prices and volumes of the purchases.
October 20, 2023 Boliden’s profit falls as lower prices, grades weigh Shares in the group fell 29% year-to-date.
October 20, 2023 EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France The European Union and the United States could reach a deal on critical minerals over the coming weeks or months.
October 20, 2023 China to tighten exports of key battery material graphite The world's top producer will require export permits for some products from December 1 to protect national security.
October 20, 2023 Japan’s JFE Steel eyes stake in Teck’s coal business – sources JFE Steel holds 15% equity in India's JSW Steel, which was also exploring an investment in Teck's coal business.
October 20, 2023 Brazil’s J&F to invest more than $1 billion in mining assets bought from Vale Since taking over the mines, J&F has managed to double its 2021 production to 4 million tons of ore.
October 20, 2023 Rio Tinto, Aboriginal group sign first solar deal for WA iron ore region The project in Western Australia's Pilbara district comes as part of Rio's $3 billion plan to decarbonize its iron ore business.
October 20, 2023 Zimbabwe’s biggest diamond miner shifts sales to Dubai auctions Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Co. has auctioned 4 million carats of stones so far this year.
October 19, 2023 Liontown stock dives after bid collapse, emergency fund raising The shares fell as much as 35% at the open in Sydney.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm
