December 1, 2022

Nutrien sees fertilizer shortfall on Russia and Belarus woes

The Saskatchewan-based company has said it will ramp up potash output capability to 18 million tonnes by 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2020.

December 1, 2022

China’s lithium newcomer Zijin eyes rich returns from battery demand

The company has already spent $16 billion buying three lithium mines over the past year.

December 1, 2022

CME cobalt contract use soars above LME as big players join

Consumers, producers, commodity traders, brokers and banks are backing the CME's cash-settled contract as they want a liquid instrument to hedge cobalt.

December 1, 2022

In Peru’s hills, an artisanal miner boom frustrates Big Copper’s plans

The rise of artisanal copper mining is threatening billions in new investments by mining companies in Peru.

December 1, 2022

Investors with $30 trillion to push companies on human rights, social issues

Plan to focus first on metals & mining, renewables sectors.

December 1, 2022

Teck makes three vice president appointments

Amparo Cornejo named VP, South America, Jason Sangha planning and strategy, base metals and Justin Webb is chief information officer.

November 30, 2022

Mining needs to address critical digital skills shortage right now — BHP exec

Miners are increasingly reliant on computing heft to manage tasks such as automated truck fleets, says CTO Laura Tyler.

November 30, 2022

Lundin Gold’s guidance for Fruta Del Norta to top 500,000 oz in 2025

Lundin Gold has issued guidance for 2023 with an output of 425,000 to 475,000 oz of gold.

November 30, 2022

Rio Tinto to invest $600m more in renewable energy assets

The investment will be used to construct two 100MW solar power facilities and a 200MWh on-grid battery storage in Pilbara by 2026.

November 30, 2022

Rio Tinto 2023 iron ore shipments seen in line with 2022 view

Iron ore prices have rebounded to just below $100 a tonne since hitting a three-year low in October.