September 28, 2023

BHP CEO calls for ‘small set’ of common ESG standards

"We have too many standards for the same ESG dimensions, leading to confusion and dissipated effort," Mike Henry said.

September 27, 2023

Albemarle, Caterpillar partner to bring zero-emissions lithium mining to North America

The announcement comes on the heels of Albemarle's recent award of $90 million from the Department of Defense .

September 27, 2023

Rio Tinto Kennecott expands reclamation at Bingham Canyon mine

Bingham was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. A massive landslide occurred at the mine in 2013.

September 27, 2023

Vedanta preparing to de-merge sprawling operations

Shares in Vedanta Ltd. have fallen by more than a fifth over the past 12 month.

September 27, 2023

Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says

Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber.

September 27, 2023

US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan

Southern Copper is considering spending $1 billion-plus on a new smelter in Empalme, Sonora state.

September 27, 2023

Glencore and Seriti weigh job cuts in South Africa due to ‘dire’ train situation

Transnet has been hobbled by sabotage, cable theft and aging equipment.

September 27, 2023

Glencore to stop funding troubled New Caledonia nickel plant

New Caledonia has some of the world’s largest reserves of the metal, but its three smelters have faced years of losses linked to high costs and social unrest.

September 27, 2023

Codelco expects copper output to start recovering in 2024

Chairman said it would be a mistake for Codelco to delay projects currently under development.

September 26, 2023

Lithium boom in Argentina hinges on politics, Zijin unit says

Argentina is currently the fourth-biggest producer of lithium.