May 3, 2024

Underwater power play for metals in full swing

The International Seabed Authority, which next meets in July, is hashing out the world’s first underwater mining code.

April 27, 2024

BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected

BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected.

April 25, 2024

Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste

A method developed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory selectively recovers manganese, magnesium, dysprosium, and neodymium from spent electronics.

April 24, 2024

China’s silico-manganese futures near 7-month high after South32 export suspension

South32 said on Monday it would take about a year to restart manganese ore exports from Australia.

April 21, 2024

South32’s third-quarter manganese production falls 7%

The world's largest producer clocked manganese ore production of 1.2 million wet metric tons for the quarter ended March 31.

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 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.

March 24, 2024

Scientists discover origin of corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel

Researchers delved into the mysterious world of pitting corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel 316L.

March 21, 2024

EU to keep tabs on Norway deep sea mining efforts

Norway is one of the first countries to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters after its parliament backed plans in January to prospect for minerals.

March 19, 2024

South32 withdraws Australian manganese output forecast as cyclone shuts major mine

A cyclone disrupted operations at its Groote Eylandt Mining unit.