De Beers and Botswana sign diamond partnership for the next generation
Anglo American announces that De Beers Group (“De Beers”) and the Government of the Republic of Botswana (the “Government of
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Novelis tests hydrogen in recycling furnace at aluminium facility
Novelis has successfully tested using hydrogen fuel to power a recycling furnace at its UK plant in Latchford, Warrington. The
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Anglo American and Codelco joint mine plan for copper mines
Anglo American plc announces the signing of a memorandum of understanding between its 50.1% owned subsidiary Anglo American Sur SA
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Platinum applications have an important role in the hydrogen value chain
Due to its versatility as a fuel, chemical feedstock and energy carrier, hydrogen is essential for the energy transition, especially
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Heavy rains affect Tumela mine at the Amandelbult Complex
Heavy rains in the northern part of South Africa over the past week have caused widespread flooding in the region,
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January 2025 world crude steel production
Brussels, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.4
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TOSYALI SULB orders Midrex with 2.5 million tons DRI complex
Libya intends to become a supplier of direct reduced iron (DRI) in the Mediterranean basin and beyond with the announcement
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Anglo American’s platinum group metals production volumes
Anglo American Platinum’s mined production was broadly in line with the comparative period at 588,300 ounces. Excluding Kroondal, own mined
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Jubilee Roan commences high grade copper production
Jubilee Metals, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has announced an operational update at its
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US imports 100% of its tungsten consumption
Tungsten has not been mined commercially in the US since 2015, instead the US imported 6,550 metric tons of tungsten
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Glencore delivers full year production within guidance ranges
Operationally, 2024 was a strong year for Glencore says Glencore’s Chief Executive Officer, Gary Nagle. Industrial assets delivered full year
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China announces export restrictions on tungsten
China, in particular, has seen increased volatility in supply, new export controls on tungsten (and 24 other rare metals) were
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First Quantum: Zambia’s energy situation remains challenging
First Quantum reports that Zambia’s energy situation remained challenging through the fourth quarter. However, the Company’s proactive strategy of securing
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June demerger timeline for Anglo American Platinum
Anglo American has made significant progress towards its demerger of Anglo American Platinum and notes Anglo American Platinum’s announcement of
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Canada pushes US critical mineral alliance to counter Trump’s threat
Canada wants to accelerate the critical mineral strategic alliance with the US, according to key officials, as the country works
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Outlook for tin markets: Indonesian exports dropped considerably
Tin prices have started the year on a strong footing, with LME 3-month price closing at $30,106, up 3.5% in
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Anglo American agrees sale of nickel business for up to $500 million
Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nickel business to
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El Marakby Steel upgrades minimill to increase capacity and reduce costs
El Marakby Steel, one of Egypt’s major manufacturers of deformed bars and wire rod, has taken another step to boost
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First Quantum: Kansanshi S3 expansion achieved 62% construction completion
First Quantum reports that The Kansanshi S3 Expansion remains on track for completion in mid-2025. During the fourth quarter of
Read moreAnglo American produces 772,700 tonnes of copper in 2024
Anglo American its total copper production for 2024 was 772,700 tonnes, towards the top-end of our guidance range. Total production
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Eloro Resources intersects high grade tin
Tin explorer Eloro Resources has intersected major tin mineralisation at depth below the potential starter pit at the Iska Iska
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IRON ORE: Anglo American produces 60.8 million tonnes in 2024
Anglo American iron ore production for 2024 was 60.8 million tonnes, towards the upper end of our guidance range. During
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Rio Tinto provides iron ore update following tropical cyclone Zelia
PERTH, Australia – Rio Tinto’s port, rail and mine operations have resumed after Tropical Cyclone Zelia passed over Western Australia’s
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Tungsten market valued at more than US$5billion US dollars
The world market for tungsten was valued at more than US$5billion US dollars in 2022 – but, with each of
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First Quantum produced 4% less copper in Q4 2024
First Quantum reports that total copper production for the fourth quarter was 111,602 tonnes, a 4% decrease from Q3 2024
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New tin catalyst offers sustainable carbon capture
A breakthrough discovery from researchers at the University of Nottingham and the University of Birmingham is showing how tin can
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De Beers reports lower diamonds output levels
The mining operations delivered steady operational performance, albeit at lower output levels as the business continued to reconfigure production in
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Northam Platinum: Booysendal reached steady production, Eland ramp-up on schedule
Northam Holdings’ financial results for the six-months ended 31 December 2024 (“H1 F2025”) are underpinned by a solid production performance.
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Pan African Resources produces 3.3% less gold in six months
Pan African Resources gold production for the six months ended 31 December 2024 (current reporting period) of 84,705oz, a slight
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Five-strand combi-continuous caster to expand production range and output
Kardemir Karabük has placed an order for a five-strand combi-continuous caster for its integrated steel plant with SMS Concast to
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