February 15, 2022 Lithium supply crunch Part II – this time it’s for real Scarcity of what is a critical input for EV batteries could potentially act as a powerful brake on e-mobility, writes Andy Home.
February 14, 2022 Trader known as ‘big shot’ battles mystery nickel stockpiler Tsingshan chairman Xiang Guangda isn’t afraid to place big derivatives bets on where prices are headed next.
February 14, 2022 Vale backs out of $1.2 billion bribery trial against Beny Steinmetz The mining giant backed out after its lawyer told the High Court on Monday that its claim was brought out of time.
February 14, 2022 Peru community to restart blockade of Las Bambas mine road Las Bambas, which produces 2% of the world's copper supply, has said it will have to suspend production on February 20 if the road is not cleared by then.
February 14, 2022 Gold price nears 3-month peak as Ukraine tension lifts haven demand The latest developments in the Ukraine also lifted other metals like palladium, nickel and aluminum.
February 11, 2022 Gold price set for consecutive weekly gains as inflation worries grow "Gold market is just waiting for a lift-off on the Fed," an RJO Futures analyst says.
February 11, 2022 Goldman sees copper price “breakout”, risk of “extreme scarcity episode” New report says 2021 deficit, “open-ended decline” of mining supply and record low stocks going lower still, raises risk of an “extreme scarcity episode.”
February 10, 2022 Republican US senator presses Energy Department on seabed mining Seabed mining is a new industry that backers say can supply many of the metals including nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese.
February 9, 2022 Brazilian miners set to miss deadline for removal of tailings dams The Minas Gerais law requires the removal of all dams constructed using the upstream method. Those in breach could have their operating license suspended.
February 9, 2022 Iron ore price retreats on Beijing warning China’s state planner warned on Wednesday against fabricating iron ore prices.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
