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.
ISA rules leave seabed mining stuck without benefit sharing Legal experts say deep-sea mining cannot start until the ISA agrees how profits from the global seabed would be shared. December 30, 2025 | 04:00 am
