First Quantum achieves annual copper production of 708,000 tonnes
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals announces preliminary production for the three months (“Q4”) and year ended December 31, 2023, guidance
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Rio Tinto to develop Australia’s largest solar farm for mining
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto will drive development of Australia’s largest solar power project near Gladstone, after agreeing to buy
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COPPER: Lumwana super pit project on track for first production in 2028
LUSAKA, Zambia – The Lumwana copper mine’s Super Pit expansion project has been accelerated with first production now scheduled for
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First Quantum Minerals update on Cobre Panama
Cobre Panama currently remains in a phase of P&SM with production halted. Approximately 1,400 workers remain on site to run
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Hydro to decarbonize casthouses by testing plasma technology
With the testing of emission-free plasma technology in the casthouse at Sunndal, Hydro is pursuing its goal to achieve zero
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Vedanta Aluminium cutting-edge pot lining design
Vedanta Aluminium, a significant player in the aluminium industry, unveils a groundbreaking breakthrough on National Energy Conservation Day. The company
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Metals X provides a Renison Ore Reserve and mine life update
Metals X has announced an updated Life of Mine Plan for Renison Bell, Australia’s largest tin mine, with the historic
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Marubeni and Antofagasta to invest in copper expansion project
Marubeni Corporation, in partnership with UK-based Antofagasta plc, has solidified its decision to invest in a substantial expansion project at
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Blaze at Rusal’s smelter did not disrupt operations
Emergency services in Russia managed to swiftly contain a minor fire at one of Rusal’s significant smelters located in the
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Partial resumption of mining in Wa State, excluding tin
Leaders of Wa State have authorised a partial resumption of mining in the area from 3rd January 2024, although most
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Pushing the boundaries for low-carbon aluminium with Hydro CIRCAL
Hydro can now deliver Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium with a documented carbon footprint of 1.9 kg of CO2e/kg aluminium, down
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Aluminium Bahrain breaks annual aluminium production record in 2023
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) have announced it has set a new record-breaking production of 1,620,665 metric tonnes (MT) in 2023,
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Decarbonisation technology of recycled aluminium melting
Reverb or secondary melting furnaces are an effective way to achieve a global circular economy for aluminium supply. The recycling
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Australia classifies tin as a strategic material
The Australian Government has updated the country’s Critical Minerals List and has introduced a new Strategic Materials List, which includes
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Eloro Resources intersects 0.43% Sn over 62.84m at Iska Iska
Explorer Eloro Resources has released assay results from the first five of its eleven definition drill holes, including an intersection
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$19 million investment for molten tin thermal energy storage technology
Backed by Bill Gates’ venture firm Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Fourth Power has received $19 million in funding for its molten
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Impairments affect Hydro’s fourth quarter results
Faced with challenging alumina market conditions and Australian power price insecurity, Norsk Hydro ASA will report total impairment losses of
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South Crofty dewatering progressing faster than expected
Cornish Metals has provided an update on the dewatering of the historic South Crofty tin mine, which is progressing at
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Rome Resources announces potential acquisition and C$2.5 million loan
Rome Resources, who recently confirmed open mineralisation at depth at Bisie North, have announced they have entered into a non-binding
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Jubilee Metals invests in a Waste Rock Dump in Zambia
Jubilee, a diversified and leading metals recovery business with a world-class portfolio of projects in South Africa and Zambia, has
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Anglo American eyes lower copper equivalent output in 2024-2025
Anglo American, one of the world’s largest mining companies, said today that on a copper equivalent basis, its 2023 production
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Glencore closes purchase of stakes in Alunorte and MRN
Further to the announcement on 28 April 2023, Glencore and Norsk Hydro have on 1 December 2023 closed the transaction
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Hydro completes sale of alumina refinery to Glencore
Hydro has completed the USD 1.11 billion transaction for the sale of 30 percent interest in the Brazilian alumina refinery
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Acquisition of Nama Copper Resources
Copper 360 and Mazule Resources Proprietary Limited (“Mazule”), the shareholder of Nama Copper, have entered into an agreement to acquire
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Andrada Mining receives $25M investment amid renewed off-take agreements
Andrada Mining has announced the receipt of US$25 million from Orion Mine Finance, shortly after confirming the renewal of its
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Sky Metals hits further high-grade tin mineralisation at Tallebung
Sky Metals has discovered further high-grade tin mineralisation by drilling outside their conceptual open pit at Tallebung, indicating the resource
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EGA begins construction of UAE’s largest aluminium recycling plant
Emirates Global Aluminium, have announced the start of construction of the United Arab Emirates’ largest aluminium recycling plant. The 170
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Hydro enters long-term anode sourcing contract
Hydro and Sanvira Tech LLC signed an agreement in Oslo on November 27, for the supply of carbon anodes from
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Hydro gets competition clearing for Alunorte partnership with Glencore
The parties have received unconditional approval from relevant competition authorities, including Brazil, China, Germany and Austria, and there are no
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Sibanye Stillwater: Century operation produces 25kt of zinc metal Q3 2023
Sibanye-Stillwater acquired full ownership of Australia’s New Century Resources Limited during H1 2023, enhancing the Group’s exposure to tailings retreatment
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