Tag: Metals and Mining

Kazatomprom Signs Uranium Mining Deal at Key Deposit

Kazatomprom signed a new agreement with the Kazakhstan government for uranium mining at its Inkai 3 deposit, as the world’s largest uranium producer bolsters its position.

Anglo rejects BHP’s last-ditch attempt to continue takeover talks

Anglo American on Wednesday rejected BHP Group’s last-ditch request for more time to discuss a $49 billion takeover offer, dismissing it as highly complex and likely ending a five-week pursuit by the bigger rival.

Kazatomprom Net Profit Falls on Lower Uranium Sales

NAC Kazatomprom net profit fell for the first quarter on lower natural uranium sales. Kazatomprom, the world’s largest producer of uranium, said sales of natural uranium fell 55% mostly due to the timing of customer-scheduled deliveries.

Diamond giant De Beers faces spin-off amid wider restructuring as Anglo American takeover pressure mounts

Anglo American plans to spin off its highly prized De Beers diamond unit as part of a sweeping restructuring of its 107-year-old business as it seeks to fend off persistent takeover bids from mining rival BHP Group. 

Kazatomprom Backs Guidance as Uranium Prices Retreat From Record Highs

The world’s largest producer of uranium, NAC Kazatomprom, said first-quarter production rose but sales volumes tumbled on weaker demand, while it backed its full-year guidance.

Albemarle Beats Earnings Estimates. Investors Hope for a Commodity Trough.

Shares of lithium miner Albemarle were rising in premarket trading Thursday after earnings fell dramatically year over year but still beat Wall Street estimates.

Barrick Gold stock gains 1% as Q1 earnings top estimates

Barrick Gold Corporation announced today that its first-quarter earnings per share (EPS) outperformed analyst expectations by $0.03, coming in at $0.19 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.16.

Anglo American rejects BHP’s $39 billion takeover bid to form mining juggernaut

Mining giant Anglo American on Friday rejected a takeover bid from rival BHP Group, saying the offer “significantly undervalues” the company and its future prospects.

Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates on higher production

Newmont Corp beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, as the world’s largest gold miner benefited from strong production.

BHP and Anglo American May Merge. Why It Could Impact Rivals Freeport-McMoRan, Albemarle.

Two of the world’s largest mining giants are considering merging in what would be one of the biggest industry moves in years, something that would likely reshape the playing field for U.S.

Alcoa’s first-quarter loss widens on lower prices, higher costs

Alcoa posted a wider loss in the first quarter after lower aluminum prices and higher production costs dented results.

Mytilineos: Διερευνά εισαγωγή στο LSE και dual listing

Η Mytilineos συνεργάζεται με τη Citi και τη Morgan Stanley διερευνώντας πιθανή εισαγωγή του στο London Stock Exchange εντός του έτους, σύμφωνα με το Sky News.

Viohalco: Στα €6,3 δισ. ο τζίρος το 2023 – Πρόταση για μεικτό μέρισμα €0,12/μετοχή

Τα οικονομικά αποτελέσματα 2023 ανακοίνωσε η Viohalco με τον ενοποιημένο κύκλο εργασιών να ανέρχεται σε 6,30 δισ. ευρώ έναντι 6,99 δισ. ευρώ το 2022, λόγω χαμηλότερων όγκων και μειωμένων τιμών μετάλλων, όπως σημειώνει η εταιρεία.

Lithium Stock Albemarle Is Falling on a Capital Raise. It Was Inevitable.

Shares of lithium miner Albemarle are falling because the company is raising more capital, and shareholders are wary of the potential dilution.

Alcoa Stock Drops on Offer to Buy Australian Partner Alumina for $2.2 Billion

Alcoa offered to buy out an Australian aluminum partner for $2.2 billion, increasing its weight in the global markets for alumina and bauxite—raw materials used for making aluminum.

Mining stocks slip as China woes hit iron ore prices

Shares of global mining groups listed in London were under pressure Tuesday as concerns about weak growth in China pushed iron ore prices to their cheapest in three months.

Rio Tinto wrangles investors over water contamination claims

Global mining giant Rio Tinto, which sparked outrage after destroying an ancient Indigenous site in Australia in 2020, faces new pressure from socially conscious investors and lenders, this time on water practices at two of its mines.

Alcoa Stock Stable After Earnings. The CEO Is Focused on Costs.

Alcoa reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter numbers, lifting the aluminum producer’s stock.

Gold Fields Cuts Production Forecast for Chile’s Salares Norte Project After Delays

Gold Fields slashed its forecast for 2024 output at the Salares Norte project in northern Chile after saying it expects first gold production to be delayed by four months.

Elval: Δέσμευση για την προώθηση της ανακύκλωσης του αλουμινίου

Τη δέσμευσης της για την προώθηση της ανακύκλωσης του αλουμινίου επιβεβαίωσε η Elval, ο τομέας έλασης αλουμινίου της Elval Halcor, στο πλαίσιο της COP28.