March 18, 2024 South Africa optimistic for tax breaks to kick-start EV industry South Africa has abundant supplies of raw materials vital for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.
March 17, 2024 Tropical Cyclone Megan closes major mine in Australia’s north The storm has already led to the closure of a manganese mine on Groote Eylandt island, the world’s largest producer of the metal.
March 17, 2024 Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.
March 14, 2024 China to invest in Canadian mining despite crackdown, envoy says Ambassador Cong Peiwu said the Canadian government is “wrong” to prevent Chinese investors from buying majority stakes in domestic mining companies, like it did in 2022.
March 14, 2024 Exxaro still keen on copper after Botswana setback Coal miner is considering potential deals to acquire copper and manganese assets as part of its diversification strategy.
March 12, 2024 Precious metals may be replaced by iron, manganese, cobalt in “green” catalysts New methods for the synthesis of drug precursors use catalysts made of iron, manganese and cobalt.
March 7, 2024 Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction.
February 20, 2024 CHART: China’s Belt and Road mining investment hits record China’s overseas investment in metals and mining as part of its Belt and Road Initiative surged by 158% last year, hitting $19.4 billion with energy transition metals the main focus.
February 19, 2024 Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.
February 16, 2024 Op-Ed: Sparing the land by collecting minerals at sea A challenge is that seafloor mining immediately starts off at a reputational disadvantage.
EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. December 05, 2025 | 10:47 am
