August 21, 2024

Sibanye terminates supply contract for French nickel refinery as it looks to repurpose plant

Earlier this year, Sibanye confirmed through a scoping study the potential of the GalliCam project, and a pre-feasibility study is currently underway.

August 20, 2024

US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs

A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries.

August 20, 2024

Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050

Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global copper projects will be affected by extreme precipitation.

August 20, 2024

BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally

Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere.

August 15, 2024

Stillwater Critical collaborates with Berkeley Lab on geologic hydrogen production

The Berkeley Lab has secured funding in the amount of $2 million from the US Department of Energy for this study.

August 14, 2024

Video: ‘Grade smearing’ the top industry disclosure flaw, Brent Cook says

Retail investors can struggle to make sense of drill results, but some junior mining explorers make things worse with misleading reporting practices that inflate the value of their projects, industry…

August 14, 2024

Teck-Glencore JV begins environmental studies to jumpstart stalled Minnesota project

NewRange plans to bring a new team with global expertise on tailings storage, water science, efficient production and carbon reduction.

August 13, 2024

Wave of Chinese copper fills warehouses abroad as demand weakens

China is typically a significant net copper importer, but weak local conditions have reversed global trade flows in recent months.

August 12, 2024

Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance

Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete.

August 11, 2024

Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads

Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.