Asia coal prices hit record on hot global competition for fuel
Hotter-than-normal weather in China is pushing power demand to an all-time high, increasing the consumption of coal.
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Norway, EU agree closer cooperation on batteries, raw materials
Several battery production plants are being planned in Norway already, including projects by Morrow, Freyr, Beyonder, and Corvus.
Codelco sees ‘very firm’ copper price ahead despite recent drop
Chile's government said this week it would allow the company to retain 30% of its profits from last year to help finance an ambitious investment plan until the end of the decade.
Ban on new gold imports from Russia seen as ‘largely symbolic’
The ban is unlikely to have any real impact on prices, with macro issues really driving sentiment at the moment.
Column: Iron ore needs China stimulus action, not just words
It appears market participants want to see actual demand rising, rather than officials talking about it, writes Clyde Russell.
Codelco eyes green shift as environment pressure grows
The mining firm is facing global clients and investors increasingly focused on environmental concerns.
Petroleum coke may be a sustainable source of graphene
Researchers are using electrochemical exfoliation to turn petroleum coke into graphene.
Evolution Mining drags Aussie gold peers down after downgrade
The Australian gold producer downgraded its forecast gold production for the year to June 30 and shelved a multi-million dollar expansion.
Three Chilean communities maintain protest against Los Pelambres copper miner
The Tranquilla, Batuco and Cuncumén communities are still looking for compensation following a leak in a pipeline at the mine’s concentrator plant.