June 23, 2023

GRAPHIC: More zinc mine suspensions loom if prices stay below $2,400/t

Weak demand from the construction industry has pushed zinc prices to levels which leave some miners with little or no profit.

June 22, 2023

Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand

Even if more lithium mines are built, there are not enough facilities to produce specialized types of the metal for batteries.

June 22, 2023

UK regulator was missing in action at start of nickel crisis, filings show

As nickel prices surged and for hours after a large Chinese bank missed a margin call, the Financial Conduct Authority was largely passive in its interactions with the LME.

June 22, 2023

$1 billion SPAC deal shows how mining supply chains are breaking up

INTERVIEW: Artem Volynets of ACG Electric Metals wants to roll up critical metals industry one mine at a time.

June 22, 2023

Mexican president pushes new labor minister to resolve Grupo Mexico conflict

Grupo Mexico recently clashed with Lopez Obrador over a railway concession and has several mines where production has stalled.

June 22, 2023

BMI forecasts decline in zinc price by year-end amidst weakening demand outlook

The revised forecast now stands at $2,550/tonne, down from the initial projection of $3,000/tonne.

June 22, 2023

Smaller aerospace suppliers scramble for titanium, workers in shadow of travel boom

Planemakers are trying to find alternatives to Russia's VSMPO-Avisma, a key titanium producer to the aerospace industry.

June 22, 2023

LME failed to probe Tsingshan before nickel chaos, London court hears

Hedge fund Elliott Associates and market maker Jane Street Global Trading are demanding $472 million in damages.

June 22, 2023

Shell dumped by Church of England Pensions due to oil risk

Move is part of a total exit from oil and gas companies, which the pensions board says are failing to address climate risks.

June 21, 2023

Boric’s lithium strategy will hinder Chile’s growth, Conservative rival says

Jose Antonio Kast, who lost to Boric in the 2021 presidential election and aims to run again in 2025.