January 5, 2023

LME chair to step down, exchange declines comment on reason

Gay Huey Evans will step down as LME chair, but declined to comment on whether it was due to regulatory reviews into the nickel market events.

January 5, 2023

Global copper smelting dips in December after weak 2022 – satellite data

Global smelting activity for 2022 fell to its lowest level in six years.

January 5, 2023

China coal buyers may be left wanting in Australia even after ban lifted

China's state planner has allowed three central government-backed utilities and its top steelmaker to resume coal imports from Australia.

January 4, 2023

Chile mining royalty bill progresses after committee approves

The bill now passes to a Treasury commission, where it will again be reviewed and need approval before it goes to a final vote.

January 4, 2023

Partners Group agrees to buy SureWerx from Riverside Co.

The deal values personal protective equipment maker SureWerx at about $870 million including debt.

January 4, 2023

Global Commodities Holdings to launch nickel trade platform in February

The platform will be open to consumers, producers and merchants that are directly involved in the physical market.

January 4, 2023

Rio Tinto, Baowu take next step towards developing Guinea joint venture

Guinea's government requires any developer to build a 600-km railway to the coast.

January 4, 2023

China allows four firms to resume Aussie coal imports

China imposed restrictions on Australian commodities including coal and wine just over two years ago.

January 3, 2023

Tesla faces higher lithium prices as supplier amends deal

Piedmont will supply an increased 125,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate to Tesla starting in H2 2023 through the end of 2025.

January 3, 2023

Yemen plans $130 million port, road in Mahra to move minerals

The deal stipulates the construction of the port within about three years.