January 6, 2023 China boosts coal output, eases Australia ban to bolster energy security The increasing need to secure energy supplies after easing covid-19 restrictions has pushed China to gradually resume Australian coal imports.
January 5, 2023 Ruling in Thacker Pass lithium mine case expected within months Chief Judge Miranda Du held a Thursday hearing to review the contention from ranchers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups.
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.
BHP’s Vicuna unveils $18 billion copper investment in Argentina The project is forecast to average 395,000 tons of copper, 711,000 ounces of gold, and 22.2 million ounces of silver annually over its first 25 years. February 16, 2026 | 01:26 pm
