July 1, 2021

Elysis granted federal funds toward cleaner aluminum smelting

The Elysis technology has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by 7 million tonnes.

July 1, 2021

Glencore appoints Paarth Vaish to head its Indian oil gas business

Since November 2018 Vaish has been Glencore's Business Development Manager for Asia.

June 30, 2021

Albemarle ups game in race to power electric cars

A new lab in North Carolina will develop lithium products two to three times faster than previously, company CTO said.

June 30, 2021

Vale tests iron ore carrier that produces air bubbles to reduce emissions

Vale's first ore carrier equipped with air lubrication system is scheduled to arrive in Brazilian waters in August.

June 30, 2021

Anglo coal spinoff surges as global supply curbs lift prices

Thungela has surged as coal climbed to a 13-year high on stronger demand from Asia.

June 30, 2021

Glencore paid $5.8bn to governments in 2020

Payments to governments in 2020 were lower due to pandemic disruption.

June 29, 2021

McEwen lines up copper partner as surging prices spur interest

Company is said to be in talks to sell a stake in a copper project in Argentina.

June 29, 2021

Rio Tinto declares force majeure at Richards Bay after violence

Mining and smelting operations have been halted due to "an escalation in the security situation at the operations."

June 29, 2021

Chile’s top mining firms hope senate may modify higher royalty tax

Chile's top private miners see as "very good news" what they called a "change of tack" by senators considering a stiffer tax on mining royalties.

June 29, 2021

Falco Resources, Glencore ink deal for Horne 5 project development in Quebec

To access the gold-silver-copper-zinc deposit, Falco needs to rehabilitate an existing shaft, owned by Glencore.