Allkem cuts Mt Cattlin annual production view on lower-grade ore Lithium miner said it now expected fiscal 2023 spodumene concentrate production from Mt Cattlin in the range of 114,000 tonnes to 124,000 tonnes. Reuters | February 20, 2023 | 4:23 pm
Magnis in deal with Tesla to supply graphite for electric vehicle batteries Agreement is for a minimum three-year term to supply up to 35,000 terapascal anode active materials beginning February 2025. Reuters | February 20, 2023 | 2:36 pm
BHP eyes demand green shoots in China as profit slumps Miners have wrestled with surging costs and a tight labour market amid sharply lower iron ore prices over the latter half of 2022, as China's strict zero-covid-19 policy curtailed economic activity. Reuters | February 20, 2023 | 1:44 pm
Trafigura names new battery metals heads in wake of nickel fraud The commodities giant was the victim of a “systematic fraud” that could cost it more than half a billion dollars. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2023 | 1:37 pm
How mining technology is advancing industry roles A survey found that 93% of companies are increasing overall spending on technology, and 44% reported they are significantly increasing investment. By Olivia Durrant & Christina Theoklitou-Panagiotou - CSG Talent | February 20, 2023 | 11:56 am
China’s Baowu seeks deeper ties with Rio Tinto on iron ore trade Baowu is looking to benefit from efforts to repair trade relations between China and Australia. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2023 | 10:07 am
Ecobat to build new battery recycling facility in Arizona The new facility, located in Casa Grande, will initially produce 10,000 estimated tonnes of recycled material per year. Staff Writer | February 20, 2023 | 9:38 am
Amplats cuts dividend payout again as South African power outages crimp profit The Anglo American unit reduced its total 2022 payout by 62% as state-owned utility Eskom struggles to keep its coal-fired power plants working. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2023 | 9:12 am
India opposes Vedanta’s $3bn zinc assets sale, rekindling debt worries The Ministry of Mines urged Hindustan Zinc to "explore other cashless methods" to acquire the assets. Reuters | February 20, 2023 | 9:03 am