Australian state’s coal royalty hike could nudge others to follow suit – analysts

Queensland's bigger-than-expected hike in coal royalties could embolden other Australian states and resources-heavy countries around the world to make similar moves.

Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 8:00 am

Congo administrator seizes bank accounts of CMOC cobalt mine, adviser says

An administrator appointed by a Congolese court to run the world's second-largest cobalt mine took control of the project's bank accounts after CMOC refused him access to the mine.

Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 7:55 am

Global nickel market deficit falls in April to 200 tonnes

During the first four months of the year, the global market was in a deficit of 8,100 tonnes.

Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 7:40 am

Piedmont Lithium looks abroad amid North Carolina uncertainty

Piedmont's first steps toward securing lithium supplies will be in Quebec or Ghana.

Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 7:38 am

Zambians must benefit more from mining, minister says

"Going forward, I don't think there will be a mine where Zambia will own less than 20%," mines minister Paul Kabuswe said.

Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 7:32 am

Chile copper workers begin nationwide strike over smelter closure

News of the strike comes amid an historic $583 million reinvestment plan for Codelco announced by the government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2022 | 7:01 am

New device allows for production of chameleon metal

The inspiration behind this work is what the group sees as a major barrier to advancing technology: the short supply of rhodium and palladium, globally, and their high prices.

Staff Writer | June 22, 2022 | 6:06 am