Kinsevere adds a significant amount of cobalt to its production
MMG has committed to extending the life of its Kinsevere copper-cobalt operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for
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Base Metals
Hulamin returns to profitability in 2021
In its summarised preliminary consolidated financial results for the year ended 31 December 2021, Hulamin has announce its group sales
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China’s tin concentrate imports spike as backlog clears
According to Market Analyst, James Willoughby, tin prices have continued to diverge between the LME and SHFE in recent weeks.
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Glencore’s copper production was 1.2 mt, 5% lower than 2020
Starting the year below $8,000/t, copper prices set a record high of $10,748/t in May, basis improved physical demand conditions,
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Alcoa Completes Energy Project to Boost Aluminium Production
PITTSBURGH – Alcoa Corporation has completed a capital project that is expected to improve stability, increase efficiency, and boost production
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Zijin Copper stops production at Serbia smelter for three months
BELGRADE – The Bor Smelter, which operates within Serbia Zijin Copper company, will not be operational between April 20 and
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Largest 2021 zinc mine producer in the world was China
Based on preliminary data by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), global mine zinc production in 2021 reached 13.0 million metric
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China’s refined zinc output decreases in February
China’s refined zinc output stood at 458,400 mt in February, down 59,200 mt or 11.43% MoM and 2.72% YoY. From
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Metals Acquisition Corp to acquire CSA Mine from Glencore
Metals Acquisition Corp (MAC) and Glencore have entered into a binding agreement for the sale and purchase of Glencore’s CSA
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Rio Tinto to acquire full ownership of Turquoise Hill
LONDON – Rio Tinto has made a non-binding proposal to the Turquoise Hill Board to acquire the approximately 49% of
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Despite tough trading conditions Hulamin produces improved results
Hulamin has responded to the tough trading conditions of 2019 and 2020, producing improved results in 2021. The focus in
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Chinese Alumina and aluminium record decreases
According to the local authorities, China alumina output in February (28 calendar days) was 5.47 million mt, of which metallurgical-grade
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Alba and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ink MoU for Carbon Capture
In a step that will accelerate its ESG transformation, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest Aluminium smelter ex-China, has
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Ukraine war affects Russia exports of copper
Sanctions imposed by Europe and the US on Russia are adopted along with the serious Ukraine crisis. In addition to
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EGA announce major initiative to decarbonise aluminium production
United Arab Emirates – Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), Dubal Holding and Emirates Water
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Outback Metals puts tin projects up for sale
Because of commitments in developing other projects, Outback Metals is considering selling its suite of Australian tin projects. Based in
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Alphamin Resources to double tin production in DR Congo
Alphamin Resources plans to nearly double tin production at its Bisie complex in DR Congo following a positive economic study
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Novelis: Carbon-Neutral Solutions for Aluminium Manufacturing
Novelis launched a research and development laboratory to advance carbon neutral solutions for aluminium manufacturing. The laboratory, called Net Zero
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Hydro Aluminium with Polestar present Re:Move
Re:Move is a new, sustainable way to carry and deliver goods to spark new thinking around urban infrastructure and mobility.
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Strong results from Kamoa-Kakula copper joint venture
Ivanhoe Mines has stated that the company recorded a profit of $48.2 million for Q4 2021, compared to a loss
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Orion to consolidate highly prospective Jacomynspan Ni-Cu-PGE project
Orion Minerals Limited has reached agreement to extend the final completion deadline date of a previously announced transaction to acquire
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Filo Mining receives $79 million investment from BHP
Filo Mining announced today a $79 million (C$100 million) non-brokered private placement in the company by BHP Western Mining Resources
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Ukrainian-Russian War: Aluminium surges to new record high
Consistent with reports, doubts over the supply of aluminium to the global market, following the sanctions against Russia, caused prices
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First shipments of copper concentrate from Kombat mine in Namibia
Trigon Metals has announced the first shipments of copper concentrate from its Kombat copper mine in Namibia. The company said
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Andean PM: Stockpiled 11,930 tonnes of tin, 16.2M ounces of silver
Andean Precious Metals, a major silver producer, has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for its San Bartolomé mine
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Global tin production rebounds in 2021
2021 saw refined tin production rebound from its pandemic lows, with the majority of global smelters – including many in
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Tharisa moves outside of its mine and South African country borders
The past financial year was a watershed year for Tharisa, in many respects. The company moved outside of its Tharisa
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Orion Minerals: Copper Discovery at Okiep, Northern Cape
Orion Minerals says previously unknown copper mineralised mafic intrusive discovered following ground mapping and scout drilling to test coincident EM
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Russia-Ukraine war has relatively little impact on tin market
While the Russia-Ukraine waring situation is making headlines, in the tin world this news has relatively little impact. Relatively little
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South32 acquires 45% Interest in Sierra Gorda Copper Mine
South32 has announced that it completed the acquisition of a 45% interest in the Sierra Gorda copper mine from Sumitomo
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