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FILE PHOTO: The logo of Korea Zinc is pictured during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, October 22, 2024.  REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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Korea Zinc shares plunge for second day ahead of watchdog briefing

Shares in Korea Zinc dropped 23.2 per cent on Thursday, following a dismal Wednesday in which they dropped 29.9 per cent.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Anglo American is seen on a jacket of an employee at the Los Bronces copper mine, in the outskirts of Santiago, Chile March 14, 2019 Picture Taken March 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido/File Photo
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BHP leaves a new offer for British copper miner Anglo on the table

BHP says chairman's comments don’t rule out new Anglo American bid despite “moving on” to other growth opportunities.

A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the Lynas Rare Earths logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths first-quarter revenue falls nearly 6%

Lynas Rare Earths' Q1 revenue dropped nearly six per cent due to low rare-earth prices and muted demand, despite NdPr price gains.

Yun B. Choi, Chairman of Korea Zinc's board speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, October 4, 2024.   Yonhap via REUTERS/ File Photo
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Korea Zinc attempts to fend off takeover with $1.5 billion share buyback

Korea Zinc secures 9.85 per cent in $1.5B buyback to counter investor Young Poong's stake; battle for control drives shares to record highs.

Indonesia aims to become one of the world's top three producers of EV batteries. Indonesia could be perfectly placed to become a battery-making giant because it has the world's largest nickel reserves. (AFP)
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Indonesia bets on SE Asia’s first battery plant to become EV hub

Indonesia hosts the world's largest nickel reserves — now, the country is looking to capitalize on them and kick start its battery industry.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Brucutu mine owned by Brazilian mining company Vale SA is seen in Sao Goncalo do Rio Abaixo, Brazil February 4, 2019. REUTERS/Washington Alves/File Photo
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Brazil’s Vale taps Marcelo Bacci as new CFO

Vale, the largest producer of iron or and nickel in the world, has appointed its new Chief Financial Officer.

The dam collapse triggered a giant mudslide that swamped villages, rivers and rainforest, killing 19 people (AFP)
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BHP, Vale agree to pay $30bn compensation for Brazil dam disaster

BHP, Vale sign $30 billion deal with Brazil for 2015 dam collapse compensation, covering environmental damage and victim support.

Plastic letters arranged to read "Sanctions" are placed in front of Russian flag colors in this illustration taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Sanctions delay to Russian zinc mine causes supply miscalculation, sources say

Sanctions hinder Russia's Ozernoye from ramping up zinc output, risking 2025 supply forecasts amid soaring zinc prices.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Vale SA is pictured in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 7, 2017. Picture taken August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo
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Vale’s third-quarter profit falls 15% on dam collapse provisions, lower ore prices

Vale's profit fell 15 per cent to $2.41 billion, beating estimates, as lower iron ore prices and Mariana dam provisions weighed on results.

The logo of Australia's biggest independent coal miner Whitehaven Coal Ltd is displayed on their office building located in the north-western New South Wales town of Gunnedah in Australia, August 15, 2017. Picture taken August 15, 2017.    REUTERS/David Gray
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Australia’s Whitehaven Coal jumps on price outlook, output beat

Whitehaven Coal's Q3 output beat forecasts at 9.7M tons, boosting shares 7.8 per cent amid optimism on metallurgical coal prices.

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