August 3, 2021

Western Australia takes step-up in battery chemicals production

Three big battery chemicals plants are set to come on line in coming months, while Germany's BASF is part of a pilot project to blend feeds used by battery makers.

August 3, 2021

BHP to expand nickel operations to meet soaring demand

The miner will make a final investment decision on expanding the processing plant at its Mt. Keith nickel mine by the end of the financial year.

August 2, 2021

Sibanye-Stillwater to acquire Eramet’s nickel processing facilities in France

The transaction is the second step in Sibanye-Stillwater’s battery metals strategy.

August 1, 2021

High metal prices, covid-19 increase miners’ exposure to cyberattacks — report

The covid-19 pandemic increased the level of cyber risk because it pushed miners to quickly restructure the way they operate, as the need for systems that support remote working and…

July 31, 2021

Sediment plumes from deep-sea mining become turbulent cloud

New research shows that midwater sediment plumes discharged by mining machinery become a highly turbulent cloud of suspended particles.

July 30, 2021

Glencore ups expectations for FY trading, lowers nickel, coal

Coal production fell 16% to 48.7 million tonnes in the first half, partly because of market-related cuts in Australia.

July 30, 2021

Russia mulls pegging tax on mining firms to global metals prices

Moscow has been trying to protect its defense and construction industries from further growth in raw materials costs as metals prices rise at a global level.

July 30, 2021

BHP to build solar farms at Nickel West

The project will help cut carbon emissions by 12% compared with 2020 levels at its Mt. Keith and Leinster nickel operations, where power is currently being generated through diesel and…

July 29, 2021

Canada Nickel raises nearly $10 million for Crawford exploration

The feasibility study is underway and should be ready by the middle of next year.

July 28, 2021

CHARTS: Iron ore, copper price – shot… chaser

BMO Capital Markets this week made some changes to its metals and mining outlook for H2 2021, raising expectations pretty much across the board.