Mako Gold makes manganese discovery at golden Korhogo Project in Côte d¡¯Ivoire.

A binding ore supply agreement signed between Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (QPM) and Maï Kouaoua Mines (MKM), highlights QPM's growing presence and strength of relationships it has established in New Caledonia.

Nickel demand to increase to 3.13 million tons in 2023, supply to increase to 3.37 million tons.

US exports to China totalled 439,924t in February, more than trebling compared with a year earlier.

Electric arc furnace (EAF) platemaker Nucor has increased its plate prices by $40/short ton (st).

The curve is in a clear backwardation, with May trading on screen almost €50/t below the underlying Argus assessment, which stood at €834.25/t.

Patrik Schober, a media representative of Tameh Czech, said negotiations are "under way" between the companies, but would not comment further.

Tata Steel aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions from its Indian operations by 2045, while India aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2070.