Volkswagen reaps unexpected $3.8 billion windfall on nickel price spike
The carmaker, hit by a range of component shortages led by semiconductors, also warned of renewed pressure on already fragile supply lines.
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Petropavlovsk weighs sale of business after Russia sanctions
The company has appointed advisers AlixPartners UK to help the board explore options.
Transnet declares force majeure on coal contracts, Thungela says
Thungela said Transnet "expressed a desire" to terminate its long-term transportation agreements with coal exporters.
Barrick’s first-quarter output hurt by Nevada gold mines
Company first-quarter production fell 17.7% from the previous three months.
Chile heads towards two “lost decades” of copper output growth
Chile’s crown as world’s No.1 copper producer is at risk despite the billions of dollars invested in new projects lately, experts warn.
Why end-of-life Li-ion batteries need to be discharged
Upon decommissioning, lithium batteries still contain significant amounts of energy which can lead to safety problems for transportation, disposal and recycling.
Eldorado Gold flags Omicron hit to quarterly production
Despite the labour issues, the Canadian miner left its production guidance of 460,000-490,000 ounces of gold for 2022 unchanged.
Rio Tinto exits state mining lobby amid climate rift
Rio has left the Queensland Resources Council after the mining lobby group raised concerns on the company's coal expansion plans.
Top coal mines in India struggle to expand as protests slow work
Protests over land sold for mine expansions in one of India’s top coal regions are hindering efforts to boost production and avoid a repeat of last year’s energy crunch.
