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Copper: Chile’s mining royalties bill progresses after approval
Chile's congressional committee on Wednesday approved a controversial mining royalties bill, bringing it closer to final approval as part of the government's sweeping tax reform. The proposal, strongly criticized by the industry, was introduced in mid-2022 by the...
Manganese: the battery market could be in deficit by 2024
The high-purity manganese market could go into deficit as early as 2024. An essential component of the steelmaking process, manganese has played an increasing role in the battery market. The metal sulfate is an important stabilizing ingredient in battery cathodes...
Ferronickel: Indonesian Antam aims for plant startup by 2023
Indonesian state-owned mining company Aneka Tambang plans to start operations at its new ferronickel plant on Halmahera Island in the second half of 2023, after years of delays due to power supply problems. The company initially planned to start operations at the...
Primary aluminum: European market faces an uncertain start 2023
Mixed prospects and cautious optimism characterize this year's European primary aluminum market, following 12 months marked by overbooking and volatile supply, which resulted in a more cautious tone and altered buying habits. Since then, the market has been on a...