Gina Rinehart-backed lithium hopeful surges after demo batch Vulcan Energy has gained nearly 40% this week after announcing its first viable output using direct-extraction technology. Bloomberg News | April 11, 2024 | 7:56 am
Senegal says oil, gas and mine contracts will be reworked if needed Companies involved in the sector include BP and US-listed Kosmo Energy. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 7:49 am
Global copper smelters less active after China’s planned output cuts Average inactive capacity in China rose to 9% in March from 8.3% in the first two months. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 7:45 am
Congo seeks outside advice on imposing cobalt export curbs Cobalt prices have plunged by two-thirds since mid-2022 as global supply races ahead of demand. Bloomberg News | April 11, 2024 | 7:15 am
Peabody falls as production issues, weather crimp coal sales Peabody said warm winter weather in the US crimped demand for coal from utilities. Bloomberg News | April 11, 2024 | 6:47 am
G Mining’s Brazil gold mine construction near complete, on track for production in H2 Over a mine life of 10.5 years, Tocantinzinho is expected to produce 1.83 million oz. of gold. Staff Writer | April 11, 2024 | 6:32 am
Project to turn hydrogen into a powder for easy export gets $3.2 million in funding The Kotai Hydrogen project will use a new method of hydrogen production and transportation developed by Curtin’s Hydrogen Storage Research Group. Staff Writer | April 11, 2024 | 6:06 am
Canada Nickel starts working on Crawford, eyes 2027 production The company has started front end engineering design at the northern Ontario project, expected to be in production by late 2027. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2024 | 5:39 am
Global coal power grew 2% last year, the most since 2016, survey says The rise is driven by new builds in China and decommissioning delays elsewhere. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 4:47 am