Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals will be placing its Ngungaju plant on care and maintenance from December 2024, the company announced on Tuesday October 29.

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Quarterly figures released by global miner Glencore on Wednesday October 30 showed that zinc concentrate output was dropping in a tight market while overall nickel output was down despite an increase in briquettes.

China’s domestic and export steel hot-rolled coil prices rose on Monday October 28, reflecting a robust performance in the futures market, but the upward price movement did not translate into increased demand.

Chinese stainless steel prices fell in the week ended Wednesday October 23 in both the domestic and export markets, in response to weak demand and lower-cost raw materials, sources told Fastmarkets

Steel leaders from throughout Latin America gathered during October 29-31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Alacero Summit 2024 to learn more about the region’s growing importance in the global steel market

Canada’s grain and oilseed exports fell 38%, with significant declines in wheat and canola, despite strong soybean exports, according to the Canadian Grain Commission

Paris-headquartered minerals firm Eramet announced the buy-back of Tsingshan Holding Group’s 49.9% stake in Eramine Sudamerica on Thursday October 24, effectively regaining full ownership of the Centenario lithium project in Argentina.

Neste has canceled its 120 MW electrolyzer project at the Porvoo refinery due to economic and regulatory challenges, reflecting a broader trend of energy companies scaling back renewable fuel investments.

China’s ferro-alloy industry continues to track toward sustainable development, focusing on decarbonization as a foundation and utilizing renewable energy and advanced technologies to reduce electricity consumption, waste gas and slag.