Focus on Minerals
Miners, energy shares drive FTSE 100 higher; Bunzl hits record high
High copper prices boost metal miners on London's stock index, while energy climb even though oil prices paused.
BHP annual profit rises 2%, says open to higher debt for acquisitions
BHP's profit beat expectations, driven by strong iron ore and copper growth, while it raised its debt target for potential acquisitions.
Goldman, BASF, others in $20 million platinum, palladium price-fixing settlement
Goldman Sachs and BASF agree to pay $20m to settle antitrust lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to suppress platinum and palladium prices
Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining
Opinion: It is important for mining companies and foreign governments to be cognizant of the historical context that surrounds the African mining industry.
Societe Generale drops ring-dealing membership of LME
The world's oldest and largest market for industrial metals has steadily lost members over the years for the ring.
Top Alberta Court allows appeal of coal miner’s exploration applications
Alberta's top court is allowing a southwestern ranching community to appeal applications for coal exploration permits.
Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations
The charges against state copper giant Codelco were filed over the management of its Talabre tailings dam at its Ministro Hales division.
Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile’s Atacama salt flat, study shows
Scientific study of satellite data shows Atacama salt flat sinking in areas heavily used for pumping by lithium miners.
Wolfspeed forecasts weak first-quarter revenue on manufacturing issues
Wolfspeed anticipates manufacturing issues that could affect its production capacity amid slowing EV sales.
