August 27, 2024

Vale’s CEO announcement to curb market speculation, says chairman

Vale announced Monday that current finance chief Gustavo Pimenta would take the reins of the company.

August 27, 2024

Goldman Sachs analysis sheds light on rise of commodities in ESG

Analysts have found that fund managers are increasingly including oil, gas and mining stocks in portfolios that are registered as ESG.

August 27, 2024

Antam plans to acquire smelter owned by Tsingshan unit

The company is currently expanding its downstream operation.

August 27, 2024

Lifezone’s Kabanga nickel project gains further US gov’t endorsement

Lifezone said it is proposing "a comprehensive investment plan" that seeks to secure the future of the Kabanga nickel project.

August 27, 2024

CHARTS: Battery metals slump slashes average EV materials bill

The sales weighted average value of the lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite contained in the battery​​ of the average EV sold globally is down 60%.

August 26, 2024

Nornickel examining impact of latest US sanctions

The US imposed sanctions on several Nornickel subsidiaries as well as on the Bystrinsky copper and gold project.

August 26, 2024

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, steel

The government announced a 100% levy on electric cars and 25% on steel and aluminum.

August 23, 2024

Train turmoil unresolved in Canada as new labour action looms

Canada's rail disruption that Ottawa ordered to binding arbitration has new wheels a day later.

August 23, 2024

Societe Generale leaves London Metal Exchange’s open-outcry trading floor

The SocGen move leaves seven members operating in the LME ring, down from about 30 at its peak in the late 1980s.

August 23, 2024

Nornickel’s first-half profit slumps 22% on weak prices

The Russian miner also grappled with logistical and international payment difficulties.