The race for US lithium hinges on a fight over a Nevada mine
As the Congress’s climate bill rolls out tax credits for electric car makers, some see the state as ground zero for the industry.
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Global copper and nickel smelting rebounds in August, satellite data shows
Glencore's Altonorte and Codelco's Chuquicamata operations had high levels of activity.
Mexico abandons hope to rescue miners as authorities plan to recover bodies
The shift to recovery comes after a tunnel wall collapsed and flooded the Pinabete mine in the northern border state of Coahuila.
Rio Tinto CEO meets top executives at new Chinese ore-buying company
Chinese state-owned agency was created with the aim of centralizing the country's iron ore purchases.
Compounds that promote vegetation diversity key to ecological restoration in open-pit coal mine dumps
Researchers find interesting restoration results at the Antaibao open-pit coal mine.
McEwen, Rio Tinto to jointly develop copper project in Nevada
The Canadian gold and silver producer is offering Rio's subsidiary, Kennecott Exploration, a 60% stake in the Elder Creek copper project.
Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill ink binding takeover deal
Rio will not increase its C$43 per share cash offer despite pressure from Turquoise Hill's minority shareholders.
Honda forms partnership to secure supply of battery metals
This year Honda laid out a target to roll out 30 electrified vehicle models globally.
Peru’s July copper output falls 6.6% after mines underperform
The Antamina mine reported a 9.1% drop in production in July, while Southern Copper dropped 14.5%.