February 7, 2022

Global cobalt production hits record high in 2021, boosted by EV demand

Global production hit 170,000 tonnes last year, up 20% over 2020, according to preliminary data released by the USGS.

February 7, 2022

BHP to cut emissions by 30% with first LNG-powered bulk carrier

BHP unveiled the world's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled bulk carrier vessel in Singapore, one of five the mining giant will take delivery of in 2022 as part of efforts to…

February 7, 2022

Financial spillover effect more intense between gold, silver

Researchers analyzed the portfolio risk characteristics and spillovers of precious metals commodities and equity markets across continents.

February 7, 2022

MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine amid fresh blockade

MMG said production is expected to cease by February 20 if the roadblock is not removed.

February 6, 2022

Operating coal-fired power plants more expensive than switching to renewables – report

A University of Surrey researcher makes the case for solar power in a new paper.

February 5, 2022

As Peru’s cabinet deals with new crisis, 10-day blockade against Las Bambas expected to go on

The four communities blocking the main road used by Las Bambas since January 26 have agreed to stay put despite political crisis.

February 4, 2022

Peru copper output up almost 7% despite social unrest

Copper production, the country's main export, rose in 2021 partly thanks to the beginning of operations of Marcobre's $1.6 billion Mina Justa mine.

February 3, 2022

Why the mining industry’s boardrooms need to believe in ESG

At AME Roundup in Vancouver, speaker Jamie Strauss said blockchain will become the basis for companies to communicate ESG assessments.

February 3, 2022

Glencore, Britishvolt to jointly build battery recycling plant in the UK

The recycling facility will help reuse expensive key raw materials like cobalt and lithium, they said.

February 2, 2022

Rock Tech, Bilfinger to build Europe’s first lithium refinery

The Canadian miner and the German industrial services provider expect the lithium hydroxide converter to be in operations in 2024.