September 23, 2022

China may find it hard to cool lithium’s price rally this time around

Scorching gains for lithium threaten to push costs even higher for Chinese battery makers.

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.