Chile a step closer to nationalizing copper and lithium
The assembly writing the country’s new Constitution has approved an early-stage proposal that opens the door to the sector's nationalization.
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Indonesia coal miners may struggle to meet 2022 output target
Data showed that output in January and February this year was estimated at 74.41 million tonnes, compared with 92.79 million tonnes in the same months last year.
Palladium price hits record on concerns over Russian supply risks
With most of Europe’s airspace closed to flights from Russia, buyers are worried about securing supplies of the precious metal.
South32’s divestment of Metalloys manganese alloy smelter falls through
South32 did not disclose details on the conditions of the deal that were not satisfied.
How managing social performance can improve company-community relationships, business outcomes – report
The International Council on Mining and Metals launched a set of practical tools to strengthen approaches to managing social performance.
Tesla gets stronger with oil rising, other EV stocks not so much
The growing struggles for everyone but Tesla are coming at a time when they should be flourishing.
How much could battery recycling actually aid cobalt, lithium supply shortages?
IDTechEx estimates that a combined total of 180,000 tonnes of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese could be recovered by 2030 through Li-ion recycling.
Coal mine accident in China’s Guizhou kills 14
A collapse at the Shunxun coal mine in Zhenfeng county trapped the 14 people on Feb. 25.
Soil bacteria reveal it takes about 40 years to rehabilitate former mine sites
Effective rehabilitation can set up a predictable trajectory of recovery, Flinders University researchers say.
