July 28, 2020

New Century, Vale delay nickel mine deal

New Century now has until September to present a binding offer for the New Caledonia nickel-cobalt complex.

July 27, 2020

Amplats profit drops in H1 2020, sees upswing in H2

Further covid-19 shutdowns, repairs and power outages could impact the company's ability to meet year end guidance of 3.1 to 3.6 million PGM ounces.

July 27, 2020

Auto parts makers shine spotlight on aluminum’s role in electric vehicles

Consumption in electric vehicles is expected to accelerate over coming years as covid-19 hastens the move to a green economic recovery.

July 27, 2020

Brazil tribes struggling to survive after dam burst to get day in court against BHP

In 2015, a dam co-owned by BHP Group and Vale SA collapsed, unleashing 44 million cubic meters of mining waste.

July 27, 2020

Ivanhoe in talks over Congo and South Africa projects

Companies are expressing interest in the Western Forelands and Platreef projects.

July 27, 2020

Rusal Q2 sales down 10% as coronavirus hit demand

Aluminium sales totalled 976,000 tonnes in April-June 2020.

July 26, 2020

Forget the gold price, copper was most profitable covid-19 trade

Investing in top copper mining stocks during the covid-19 meltdown handily beat returns on gold majors – FCX surged 92% in four months.

July 24, 2020

Green aluminum maker sees opportunity in hydrogen

As the world looks to turn its back on fossil fuels, the idea that hydrogen could provide a viable alternative is quickly gaining traction.

July 24, 2020

Ambler district access road approved in Alaska

The Record of Decision approves the development of the “A” route, which is to be a 211-mile-long gravel private access road.

July 24, 2020

US moves to boost domestic production of strategic minerals

The Pentagon and U.S. tech companies have grown concerned that China could cut off exports of the minerals to the US.