Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Sources say that commodity traders will submit bids by May for Italy's IP.

Two sources confirmed on Thursday that global commodity traders Glencore and Gunvor were considering the possibility of buying oil refiner Italiana Petroli API group. State Oil Company…

Sources say that commodity traders are expected to bid for Italy's IP in May.

Two sources confirmed on Thursday that global commodity traders Glencore and Gunvor were considering the possibility of buying oil refiner Italiana Petroli API group. State Oil Company…

Glencore asks Australian Government to bail out local copper assets

Anglo-Swiss commodities company Glencore has said it has spoken to both Queensland and the Federal Government of Australia regarding the future of the Mount Isa Copper Smelter and Townville Copper Refinery assets.

As Chinese demand slows, mining consolidation will accelerate.

The mining industry is expected to consolidate due to the decline in industrial metals demand, especially in China, the top consumer. Investors said that for now, the high costs of…

As Chinese demand slows, mining consolidation will accelerate.

The mining industry is expected to consolidate due to the decline in industrial metals demand, especially in China, the top consumer. Investors say that for the moment, mergers and…

Shell sells Singapore refinery assets to Chandra Asri Glencore group

Shell announced the deal in January last year and has now closed the sale. The deadline for the completion of the deal was slightly delayed from its original end-of-last-year date. The deal's value is still unknown.

Indigenous groups in Peru protest Glencore's Antapaccay mine

A local leader reported that members of Indigenous communities in Peru's Cusco Region blocked access to Glencore Antapaccay Copper Mine to protest against an expansion plan. In an interview…

Sources say that the White House is considering an executive order to speed up deep-sea mines.

Two sources who are directly involved in the White House's deliberations say that they are considering an executive order which would expedite permits for deep sea mining in international waters.

Glencore refinery in South Africa invests in cleaner fuels

Astron Energy, an affiliate of the global commodity trader Glencore will invest up six billion rands ($328 million) in order to install new equipment, and to become compliant with South…

Chinese copper smelters are struggling with margin collapse

Industry insiders say that major copper smelters in China, the world's largest consumer, have started equipment maintenance during March, traditionally peak demand season, to try and…

Glencore approached Li-Cycle battery recycler for possible deal

As part of its proposal to address operational and financial problems, Glencore (listed on the London Stock Exchange) has offered to buy Canadian lithium battery recycling firm Li-Cycle.

UK court orders Barrick to pay Hannam $2 Million for the Randgold merger

The High Court of London ruled that Barrick Gold Canada must pay British dealmaker Ian Hannam’s firm $2 Million plus expenses for the work he did on the acquisition by Randgold Resources.

Andy Home: Export ban on cobalt from Congo is not enough to eliminate the glut

The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended cobalt exports for four months, a sign of how even the largest producer in the world is feeling the effects of historically low prices.

Sources: ERG declares force majeure for cobalt supplies from Congo

Two sources with knowledge of the situation said that Eurasian Resources Group has declared force majeure for deliveries of cobalt battery material from its Metalkol operations due…

Copper giant Chile is'monitoring" US probe on potential metals tariffs

The Chilean Foreign Ministry said that on Wednesday it was "monitoring' a U.S. investigation looking at potential new tariffs for copper imports, a critical metal used in electric vehicles…

Congo considers export quotas for cobalt to boost prices amid glut

Three sources with knowledge of the situation said that the Democratic Republic of Congo was considering cobalt export quotas in order to reduce oversupply of the metal and increase prices.

Vitol and Glencore receive $380 Million award in Nigerian LNG litigation

Court documents obtained by revealed that trading houses Vitol, Glencore, and their gas suppliers, trading firms Taleveras won a legal case in London against Nigeria's only liquefied gas (LNG)…

Vitol and Glencore receive $380 Million award in Nigerian LNG litigation

Court documents obtained by revealed that trading houses Vitol, Glencore, and their gas suppliers, trading firms Taleveras won a legal fight in London against Nigeria's only liquefied gas (LNG)…

Anglo writes off De Beers and continues with business overhaul

Anglo American reported a $3.1billion loss on Thursday, after writing down its De Beers business. The company is continuing to shed unwanted assets. Anglo wants to concentrate on iron…

S. Africa's Sibanye signs a chrome pact to Glencore amid a slump in platinum prices

Sibanye Stillwater, a miner with a diverse portfolio of operations, announced on Wednesday that it had signed a deal to manage chrome for Glencore's Merafe Venture South Africa in order…

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