November 1, 2021 In race to net zero, being small or diverse foils metal makers The worst performers among 53 major metal companies ranked for risks and readiness in a net-zero emissions scenario were an Australian iron ore miner and steelmakers from Russia and India.
October 29, 2021 Inexorable decline of EV battery prices coming to an end – report EV battery costs were approaching parity with gas-powered cars, but Benchmark believes decline may be at an end as lithium prices surge 313% in a year and cobalt, nickel prices…
October 29, 2021 Four charts show why silver price surge is set to fade The metal is poised for the first monthly advance since May on concerns that power shortages and supply-chain snarls will keep inflation persistently high.
October 29, 2021 Miners look to carbon capture to move beyond net zero The global race to carbon neutrality is a double-edged sword for the metals and mining sector, writes Andy Home.
October 29, 2021 Anglo American to halve indirect emissions by 2040 Success of its fresh target for Scope 3 emissions reduction depends on the steel sector cutting its own and global policies, Anglo said.
October 28, 2021 Global gold demand declines 7% in Q3 — report Year-to-date demand is 9% lower, with the doubling of central bank buying and 50% growth in jewellery demand over the first three quarters only partly offset the decline in ETF…
October 27, 2021 Peru’s government asks Congress for permission to hike mining taxes The government wants to "perfect the mining sector's fiscal regime."
October 27, 2021 EVs have lithium booming — and this time, there is no bust in sight Demand will likely outstrip production over at least the next five years, Morningstar predicts.
October 27, 2021 Copper price to extend slump in 2022 as mines ramp up, China weakens Copper prices are due to extend their decline next year from record levels touched in 2021 as mine supply ramps up and economic growth tapers in top market China.
October 27, 2021 Buy a coal mine, get a bonus: Glencore makes fortune on Colombian deal With coal prices soaring, Glencore will get a "fat cheque" from revenues when the deal closes in 2022.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
