China lifts iron ore ban on BHP cargoes
CHINA has lifted its ban on purchases of BHP iron ore, ending a dispute that had restricted steel mills from buying seaborne cargoes from...
Ferrochrome: Eskom opts for less revenue than none at all
ESKOM has opted for less revenue from South Africa's ferrochrome producers rather than no revenue at all. For a company that now generates more...
US minerals deal helps Congo raise $1.25bn in maiden bond
THE Democratic Republic of Congo has raised $1.25bn in its first international bond sale, capitalising on growing global demand for its critical minerals and...
Iron ore slips on signs of BHP-China thaw
IRON ore prices fell to their lowest in a month after reports emerged that BHP Group's incoming CEO had visited Beijing, raising hopes that...
Glencore gives Eskom days to save ferrochrome deal
GLENCORE has given Eskom less than a week to accept revised terms on a power discount deal that would keep its South African ferrochrome...
Tungsten prices surge as Iran war drains stocks
TUNGSTEN prices have hit their highest level in at least 90 years as the US and Israel burn through munitions supplies in their air...
Glencore ferrochrome unit threatens to quit power talks
GLENCORE'S South African ferrochrome subsidiary has warned it may abandon negotiations with the government over a discounted electricity package, saying the conditions attached to...
Iron ore heads for biggest weekly gain
IRON ore is heading for its biggest weekly gain in more than a year after China's state-backed buyer moved to expand restrictions on BHP...
Anglo American iron ore cargoes diverted by Iran war
AT least three iron ore cargoes operated by Anglo American have been diverted mid-voyage as the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran chokes...
Samancor presses ahead with job cuts despite Eskom deal
SAMANCOR Chrome is pushing forward with plans to retrench about 2,400 workers across its smelting operations and corporate offices, said Bloomberg News citing a...