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.

August 23, 2024

Chalice downsizes board, cuts costs amid nickel prices slump

Cost-cutting measures means Chalice won't meet diversity goals as the two board members dismissed were the only female directors.

August 21, 2024

Asteroid miner AstroForge readies third mission for 2025

The craft may become the first private mission to fly by a body in the Solar System besides the Moon, capturing images and data.