April 5, 2024

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.

April 5, 2024

EU sees hope for US minerals deal from new forced labour law

The EU is set to implement its law on forced labour this year.

April 4, 2024

New technology uses sand to store renewable energy

Particle thermal energy storage doesn’t rely on rare earth metals or materials that have complex and unsustainable supply chains.

April 4, 2024

Congo suspends ERG subcontractors at major cobalt mine

The allegations mark the latest sign of frayed relations between ERG and the Central African nation.

April 3, 2024

Mining for EV metals threatens gorillas and chimpanzees in Africa

Nearly 180,000 great apes in Africa are under threat as mining activities drive deforestation, according to a study published on Wednesday in Science Advances.

April 3, 2024

SEC: Tesla can’t dodge activist shareholder proposal on deep-sea mining

The proposal, filed by As You Sow, asked the US automaker to commit to a deep-sea mining moratorium.

April 3, 2024

Glencore backs EVelution Energy’s cobalt plant plans

The mining and commodities trader giant will provide EVelution with long-term supplies of cobalt hydroxide.

April 2, 2024

Tullett Prebon launches battery metals trading desk

Tullett currently trades base metals such as copper, aluminum and zinc listed on the London Metal Exchange.

April 2, 2024

Electra Battery to source cobalt from Eurasian Resources for Ontario refinery

Once fully commissioned, the refinery could produce sufficient cobalt for up to 1.5 million electric vehicles annually.

March 29, 2024

Glencore makes additional investment in Stillwater Critical Minerals

Last June, the commodity trading giant made its first investment in the critical minerals explorer.