November 7, 2024

Rio Tinto exec asks Trump Administration to speed up permitting

Rio Tinto CCO Bold Baatar has called on Trump to overhaul approvals processing for its Resolution copper mine in Arizona.

November 7, 2024

Alcoa suspends bauxite shipments from Brazil’s Juruti mine due to port issue

The company halted bauxite shipments from Brazil's Juruti port due to a stranded vessel in the waterway.

November 6, 2024

China’s steel demand shifts to higher grade ore, Rio Tinto exec says

"The demand for high grade ore continues to be strong," chief commercial officer Bold Baatar said.

November 6, 2024

Albemarle loses more than $1 billion on falling lithium prices

The results underscore the supply glut engulfing the entire lithium industry amid oversupply from China.

November 6, 2024

Rio Tinto to trial Chinese battery swapping technology at Oyu Tolgoi

Battery swapping allows an electric vehicle to quickly exchange a discharged battery pack for a fully charged one, instead of recharging the vehicle at a static charging station.

November 6, 2024

Agnico Eagle, Teck among top winners of 2025 PDAC awards

The Bill Dennis Award goes to the exploration team who discovered the East Gouldie gold deposit at Agnico's Canadian Malartic mine.

November 6, 2024

Sibanye agrees on wage deal for its gold operations, union says

On Tuesday, Sibanye reported a nearly 300% increase in third-quarter earnings from its gold operations.

November 6, 2024

World’s biggest cobalt miner is gloomy on the EV metal’s future

The adoption of cobalt-free LFP batteries has gained momentum in recent years.

November 6, 2024

Trump will follow the money, and that’s in green energy — Forrest

Andrew Forrest reinforced Fortescue’s green ambitions, aiming to "build perhaps Australia's largest single industry."

November 6, 2024

Canada approves Pan American’s sale of Peru gold mine to Zijin

Deal gives Pan American 60% of the future copper concentrate produced from La Arena II, with the intent to supply the North American markets.