August 24, 2023 Another metals trader says it has been hit by nickel fraud Kataman Metals alleges it paid $3.3 million for nickel from New Alloys Trading only to discover that there was no nickel inside the containers.
August 24, 2023 Ailing Chinese copper giant announces tie-up to help debt crisis Maike until recently was responsible for a quarter of China’s refined copper imports, but ran into difficulties last year.
August 24, 2023 Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control The government and state-owned miner Gecamines say ERG has been too slow to develop the deposits.
August 23, 2023 Another deadly coal accident in China threatens output growth A gas explosion on Monday at a mine in China’s third-largest coal province killed 11, halting operations there and ending a month-long run of declining prices for thermal coal.
August 23, 2023 Traders in CO2 credits saddled with vast stranded-asset pile Trafigura Group, the world’s largest trader of carbon-removal credits, has suspended a consignment as it awaits the results of a probe into the forestry project behind the units.
August 23, 2023 South32 sees China economic support helping base metals Underlying earnings for the year ended June 30 came in at $916 million, lower than the $2.60 billion posted last year.
August 23, 2023 Whitehaven Coal’s 2024 output outlook below estimates, suspends share buyback The country's largest independent coal miner reported a net profit after tax attributable of A$2.67 billion.
August 23, 2023 South32 Appin mine workers to continue strike as talks stall The trade union said in a statement that the workers at the mine and the company failed to reach an agreement on Wednesday.
August 23, 2023 Fortescue expects initial license for Brazil green hydrogen project by September Fortescue already has some early agreements with potential buyers.
August 23, 2023 Australia sees strong demand for critical minerals over next 40 years The government's "Intergenerational Report 2023" will forecast the global demand for lithium is projected to increase sharply through 2063.
Capstone Copper’s Chilean workers ready to strike if mediation fails The 645-member union rejected a contract offer in mid-December. December 24, 2025 | 12:12 pm
