August 11, 2023

A vicious cycle of rising resource nationalism

Global warming has raised the economic status and political importance of critical minerals, but with that also comes an increased risk of resource nationalism across the globe.

August 10, 2023

Andrew Forrest’s private nickel vehicle flooded by IPO pitches

Wyloo Metals says it’s being inundated with pitches to take the company public.

August 10, 2023

EV revolution puts US Indigenous communities at risk – study

New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.

August 9, 2023

Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

August 9, 2023

Investor that took on Exxon targets deals in critical minerals

Investment fund Engine No. 1, known for its battle with Exxon and recently taking a surprise stake in Vale’s base metals business, is eying more deals in critical minerals.

August 8, 2023

An inconvenient truth… there’s not enough critical metals to reach net zero

Data from the US Geological Survey suggests global copper reserves will fall short by 80%, global nickel reserves by 90%, and cobalt by around 96%.

August 8, 2023

Charted: America’s import reliance of critical minerals

The US is 100% reliant on imports for at least 12 key minerals deemed critical by the government.

August 7, 2023

Australia’s Nickel Industries to seek shareholder nod for $620m share placement

The nickel producer entered a share-sale deal in June to issue about 20% of its shares to PT Danusa Tambang Nusantara.

August 7, 2023

Sumitomo Metal lifts FY profit forecast on higher gold prices, weak yen

Net profit is now forecast at $373 million for the year to March 31, 2024, up from May guidance of $290 million.

August 4, 2023

Freeport Indonesia secures copper export permit, plans to contest new export duty

Company has obtained a license to ship copper concentrate from its Indonesian operation until May 2024.