October 29, 2021

The View from England: China analysts remain in the dark

Miners are almost blind to demand trends in the largest consumer of metals and minerals.

October 29, 2021

Chile copper output sinks to seven-month low

The country’s production dropped 6.9% in September to 451,128 tonnes on the back of labour disruptions and falling ore grades.

October 29, 2021

Nickel, cobalt allow for cheaper, more efficient green hydrogen production

A team at Curtin University found that poor-performing iron-sulfur becomes an efficient catalyst for green hydrogen production with added nickel and cobalt.

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

BMO Financial Group vice-chair warns of a potential critical minerals crisis

David Jacobson was the US Ambassador to Canada during President Barack Obama’s first term.

October 28, 2021

Teck flags costs surge at Quebrada Blanca expansion in Chile

While construction at the QB2 copper project is two-thirds done, costs are poised to be up to 5% higher than the original $5.3bn estimate.

October 28, 2021

Iron ore price down as Beijing moves to cool coal prices

"Iron ore demand will be dented in the long term,” analysts with CITIC Securities said in a note.

October 28, 2021

Vale to resume operations at Onça Puma nickel mine

Operations were first halted in early October because of alleged non-compliance with local regulations.

October 28, 2021

Alamos Gold cuts production outlook on Mulatos woes

Output at company's founding operation is expected to drop by 15,000 ounces, to between 135,000 to 145,000 ounces.

October 28, 2021

Australia plans to boost mineral discovery with new drill core research lab

CSIRO together with the Science and Industry Endowment Fund, the University of Western Australia and Curtin University just opened a Geoscience Drill Core Research Laboratory.