Lithium’s feast-or-famine future keeps EV makers guessing
The metal’s price has surged fivefold over the past year, reflecting mounting worries about availability.
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China warns against publishing false iron ore price information
The authorities would take further measures to ensure iron ore price stability and strictly crack down on irregularities.
ABB study on transformation unveils relationship between digitalization and sustainability
The goal of the study is to spur discussion within industry about opportunities to leverage the industrial IoT and empower companies and workers to make better decisions.
The 20 best mining schools in the world
The QS World University Rankings by Subject released this week is led again by the Colorado School of Mines.
The commodity gauges that underpin Goldman’s uber-bullish view
There are more commodities futures contracts trading in backwardation than at any point since at least 1997.
Energy giant RWE backs Germany’s bad-bank plan for coal exit
RWE has one of the largest renewable-energy portfolios among European utilities, but it still generates about a quarter of its power from lignite plants.
Newmont buys out Yanacocha partner Buenaventura for $300 million
At the same time, Newmont will transfer its 47% interest in the La Zanja JV with Buenaventura to its partner in exchange for royalties on any future production.
Global lithium production hits record high on electric vehicle demand
Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tonnes, a 33% increase from 70,000 tonnes in 2020.
Skeena loses Albino Lake due to decision by British Columbia gold commissioner
The company believes the decision is in error.
