November 16, 2023

Split views in copper concentrate balance forecast drag on TC/RCs negotiations

Copper miners and smelters are unlikely to settle the annual treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs) for 2024 this week.

November 16, 2023

Top companies’ lobbying undermines their climate pledges, study finds

A study of 293 companies found that nearly 60% of those are at risk of "net zero greenwash" due to their lobbying.

November 16, 2023

Glencore bets on US love of coal with new fossil fuel giant

The company unveiled the first step in the process, with the deal to buy control of Teck.

November 16, 2023

Sumitomo Metal looks to boost battery materials output, possibly in US

The company is considering producing cathode battery materials in the United States among other options.

November 16, 2023

SQM loses $1 billion in market value as lower prices dent profit

SQM said its third-quarter net earnings fell 56.4%, dragged down by falling lithium prices.

November 16, 2023

Fortescue sets up investment platform to fund green energy projects

"Fortescue is taking its global pipeline of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects to final investment decision," Fortescue Energy CEO Mark Hutchinson said.

November 16, 2023

Gold Fields eyes Chile expansion as new $1bn mine starts up

Gold output from Salares Norte in December is expected at about 1,000 ounces.

November 16, 2023

Rio Tinto Kennecott donates $10 million to Museum of Utah

The Museum is slated to open in 2026 under the umbrella of the Utah Historical Society.

November 16, 2023

IGO stands by incoming CEO, despite Rio Tinto sacking him

The Australian battery metals producer expects Rio Tinto's former aluminum boss, Ivan Vella, to start as CEO in December, as planned.

November 15, 2023

Australia’s Galan signs lithium supply deal with Glencore

Glencore has also offered to provide a financing prepayment facility between $70 million and $100 million.