Coal price surges to record as global scramble for energy accelerates
Coal prices soared to their highest on record as China accelerated a global struggle for resources that has brought the dirtiest fossil fuel roaring back.
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International FIFO mining work — the pros and cons
A typical international FIFO roster for many places is 8 weeks on with 4 weeks off.
Mixed hydroxide precipitate — the new class one nickel
The push for de-carbonization is the primary driver for the battery mega-factory boom. All of these factories need nickel and cobalt for their products, but mostly they need nickel.
Mexico gears up for international arbitration, searches for legal counsel
Mexico's government has requested bids to hire legal counsel for international arbitration in two upcoming investor-state cases.
US advances plan to protect Nevada flower near lithium project
The US plans to list the Tiehm's buckwheat flower as an endangered species, the latest blow to ioneer Ltd's plans.
Yamana Gold founder talks ‘generational’ mines
Of Yamana’s five operating mines, three are generational: Canadian Malartic, Jacobina and El Penon.
The king of oil bets on batteries for a green world
Once one of the world's most powerful oil traders, Alex Beard is now raising money to build a portfolio of strategic battery sites across the UK.
The View from England: Short iron bogey
If only iron ore markets were as easy to predict as the Ryder Cup.
Iron flux has funds reviewing Vale bets after $50 billion rout
A handful of Wall Street analysts have also ditched their buy-equivalent recommendations for Vale.
