Alunorte cuts alumina output due to LNG supply shortage
Alunorte has reduced alumina production because of a shortage of LNG supply.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
aluminumflash
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Yongshan Lithium tops out 22,000 t/y lithium salt project; total capacity to reach 60,000 t
Yongshan Lithium has topped out its 22,000-tonne-per-year lithium salt project, with total capacity set to reach 60,000 tonnes.
Source: KLF Mining
lithiumflash
Barrick and Newmont Reach US$4 Billion Deal: Nevada Gold Mine Reset Advances IPO
Barrick and Newmont reach a US$4 billion deal, with the Nevada gold mine reset advancing the IPO.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
goldflash
Hydro's Alumina Production Cut: Aluminum Supply Disruptions Continue to Escalate
Hydro's alumina production cut: aluminum supply disruptions continue to escalate.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
aluminumflash
Aluminum Prices Return to Logistics and Inventory Focus as London Inventory Drops Below 250,000 Tonnes
Aluminum prices have reverted to a logistics- and inventory-driven narrative, with London inventory falling below 250,000 tonnes.
Source: KLF Mining
aluminumflash
Indonesia's Grasberg-Linked Smelter Halts Operations, Copper Exports Face Delays
The smelter linked to Indonesia's Grasberg mine has halted operations, causing delays in copper exports.
Source: KLF Mining
copperflash
Indonesia Delong Nickel Commissions Two Large Roasted Ore Production Lines
After trial production, all production indicators met expected targets. The lines significantly increase roasted ore supply capacity while effectively reducing unit energy consumption and material costs.
Source: KLF Mining
nickelflash
Tibet Mining Swings to Profit in H1; Lithium Salt Prices Rise and Phase II Capacity Released
Tibet Mining's H1 net profit was RMB 60.0663 million, a year-on-year swing to profit; lithium salt selling prices rose year-on-year.
Source: KLF Mining
lithiumflash
Guinea's Nimba Bauxite Mine to Switch to Monthly Tender Sales
Guinea's Nimba bauxite mine will be sold through monthly tenders.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
aluminumflash
India Power Crisis Lifts Coal-Fired Power Demand as Coal Stocks Fall to 12 Days of Supply
India's FY27 electricity demand is projected to grow 6.5%–7.5% year-on-year to 182.5–183.5 billion units, driven by higher cooling demand; coal stocks have dropped to about 12 days of consumption.
Source: KLF Mining
coalflash
BALCO Wins Odisha Bauxite Block at Record Premium
BALCO won the Odisha bauxite block with a record premium.
Source: KLF Mining
aluminumflash
Supply-Side Tightening on Four Fronts Drives Unseasonal Zinc Price Gains
Supply-side tightening on four fronts has driven zinc prices unusually higher in the off-season.
Source: KLF Mining
generalflash
Philippine Consortium Buys 20% Stake in Atlas Mining; Copper Mine Expansion Imminent
A Philippine consortium acquired a 20% stake in Atlas Mining; copper mine expansion is imminent.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
copperflash
Chilean Congress Passes Major Reform Bill to Simplify Mining Environmental Approvals
Chile's Congress passed a major reform bill that will simplify environmental approval procedures for mining projects.
Source: KLF Mining
copperflash
Third Round of Coke Price Cuts Takes Effect; Loss-Making Coking Plants Cut Output; Coal Prices Remain Strong
On August 10, mainstream steel mills in Hebei, Shandong and other regions implemented the third round of coke purchase price cuts, by RMB 50-55 per tonne.
Source: KLF Mining
coalflash
U.S. Copper Stockpiles Surpass 1 Million Tonnes, Record High; COMEX Inventories Break Above 650,000 Tonnes
Global visible inventories at the three major exchanges total about 1.11 million tonnes, with the U.S. alone locking in over 1 million tonnes—equivalent to half a year of its domestic consumption.
Source: KLF Mining
copperflash
India Amends MMDR Act: Major Adjustments to Critical Minerals Policy
India's MMDR Act amendment ushers in major adjustments to critical minerals policy.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
lithiumflash
Hindustan Copper Plans to Source Copper Concentrate from Chile for Hindalco
Hindustan Copper plans to purchase copper concentrate from Chile for supply to Hindalco.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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