January 12, 2023

Robbers pull off multimillion-dollar copper heist in Chilean port

It is the largest copper theft since a spate of gangster heists in northern Chile last October forced the government to tighten security on trains carrying copper cathodes.

January 11, 2023

Alcoa reverts to gas for fuelling alumina refineries in Western Australia

Alcoa has reverted to using gas to fuel the powerhouse boilers at its partially owned Kwinana and Pinjarra alumina refineries.

January 11, 2023

Maaden aluminum smelter cuts production on operating issues

Maaden owns 75% and Alcoa holds 25% of the massive aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia.

January 11, 2023

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, Reuters sources say.

January 11, 2023

Indian gold refiners struggle as smugglers offer hefty discounts

Most refiners in the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal have suspended operations.

January 11, 2023

UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia

Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors.

January 10, 2023

Mystery buyer helped fuel nickel squeeze with $600 million bet

The mystery buyer represented 13% of net buying in the market on March 7, according to the Oliver Wyman report.

January 10, 2023

LME to decide nickel reforms by end of first quarter

Months after turbulence highlighted shortcomings in LME oversight, the nickel contract remains broken.

January 10, 2023

Column: China’s easing of Australian coal ban is symbolic, not market-shifting

One of the questions is whether Australian coal miners can compete on price with Russian thermal supplies.

January 10, 2023

Column: New fund friends will find lead in unusually lively mood

Lead has just joined the commodity A-list, bringing a new set of players.