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Zinc price surges on LME as Teck smelter setback adds to supply angst

Zinc surged to a 20-month intraday high as Teck lowered output targets following a fire at its Canadian smelter.

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2024 | 7:36 am

First Quantum confirms talks over Zambian assets

Potential deal with unnamed company is estimated to be worth between $1.5 billion and $2 billion.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2024 | 7:33 am

Argentina’s lithium hunters scale back as EV shift slows

The global lithium sector is struggling due to prices that have slumped over 80% since last year.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 7:28 am

US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy

The move reflects the growing realization in Washington that efforts to combat climate change will be moot unless the it boosts its production of critical minerals.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 7:21 am

NextSource ships first Madagascar graphite to global markets

The graphite concentrate comes from the Molo mine and is destined to Germany and the US under agreements.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2024 | 5:14 am

Anglo American copper, diamond output down in Q3, 2024 guidance unchanged

Copper will make up 60% of Anglo's business after it sells its Australian steelmaking coal assets and nickel mines in Brazil.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 3:56 am

Montage Gold lands $825m for new West Africa mine

With full-financing now achieved, Montage will focus on starting construction of the Koné mine in Côte d'Ivoire.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2024 | 3:53 am

Eramet takes full control of lithium project from Tsingshan

The Centenario project was attractive despite a drop in lithium prices and full ownership would let Eramet decide how to pursue a planned second production facility.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 3:15 am