PT Vale Indonesia is exploring a potential investment in a high-pressure acid leaching plant in Sulawesi island.

So far, sanctions have not been imposed, but they are still on the agenda in the EU.

The newly acquired Ensham mine is forecast to ramp up output to about 4 million tons by 2026 from 2.9 million tons last year.

Total shipments from top producers Australia and Brazil dropped 12.5% week-on-week in the week ended March 18.

This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility.

The decision follows its acquisition of the Lake Johnston nickel concentrator plant and tenure from Poseidon Nickel.

The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin.

The copper market has awoken from its year-long slumber.

Overall, the outlook for China's iron ore demand has darkened after the strong start to 2024.

The smelter in Germany halted production in 2022 because of surging power prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Net loss after tax widened to A$31 million in the six-month period ended Dec. 31, from A$6.9 million a year earlier.

The world's largest aluminum producer outside China reported an 84.3% slump in its annual profit on Friday.