September 23, 2022 Russian aluminum imports are hurting US market, Rio Tinto CEO warns Russian imports, which remain exempt from US sanctions, are flowing into the country unrestricted when allies like Australia continue to face restrictions.
September 23, 2022 South Africa mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste.
September 23, 2022 Sierra Metals halts 2022 production and finance guidance on Peru mine blockade Operations at the company's Yauricocha mine remain suspended as residents from a nearby town have blocked access to the site.
September 22, 2022 Mexico values its Sonora lithium deposits at $600bn Mexico hopes its reserves of the key battery component will help it benefit from a global shift toward electric vehicle production.
September 22, 2022 US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards.
September 22, 2022 Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies.
September 22, 2022 Column: Buoyant coal industry seeks ways to stay in the long-term energy mix Asia’s coal players gathered this week in Indonesia and the mood was far more upbeat than in past events, writes Clyde Russell.
September 21, 2022 Portugal awaits assessment of two lithium mines before launching auction Portugal is Europe's biggest lithium producer but its miners sell almost exclusively to the ceramics industry.
September 21, 2022 Column: Low global copper stocks jar with market’s downbeat mood LME inventory remains ultra-low by any historical yardstick, representing just two days' worth of global usage.
September 21, 2022 More than half of US car sales will be electric by 2030 In 2021, electric vehicles accounted for less than 5% of sales in the US, below the global rate of nearly 9%.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm