June 21, 2019 South Korea’s POSCO drops plans for Chilean battery material plant POSCO's decision is the latest in a string of setbacks for Chile, which has struggled to modernize its lithium policies, boost output and develop a domestic battery industry.
June 21, 2019 Adani begins construction at Carmichael coal complex Company already has around 60 workers onsite, surveying and clearing for access to project's location.
June 21, 2019 Pollution is choking Europe’s poorest region The EU has warned that any future membership hinges on whether local authorities clean up their act.
June 21, 2019 South Korean firm wins mining leases for long-delayed Australian coal project The final approval from the NSW state government follows a surprise victory for the pro-coal conservative government in an Australian election in which climate change had been a key issue.
June 21, 2019 Toyota Tsusho to wait on EV market before upping lithium investment The EV market has boomed in recent years, but still makes up just a fraction of total car sales.
June 21, 2019 Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline work greenlighted for fall Oil should be flowing through a new pipeline by the second or third quarter of 2022, Trans Mountain Corporation CEO said.
June 21, 2019 OEMs a barrier in transition to autonomy in mining — report The study finds technology and business model obstacles in pursuing full autonomy; urges mining sector to create open and interoperable standards.
June 21, 2019 Dalian iron ore rises as supply crunch concerns persist Demand for steelmaking raw materials continues to be robust despite heightened production restrictions in some regions.
June 20, 2019 Mercuria, S. African firms place bids for South32’s SAEC coal mines While some international mining companies have reduced exposure to coal on environmental grounds, others are sparking a race for quality assets.
June 20, 2019 Trump, Trudeau seek collaboration on critical minerals Washington has grown concerned about its dependence on imports of rare earth minerals from China after Beijing suggested using them as leverage in their trade war.
Codelco gets environmental permit for $2.8B Ministro Hales mine extension The world's largest copper producer said the initiative will allow the mine to increase production to 200,000 tons per year. January 14, 2026 | 12:36 pm
