US optimistic it will reach critical minerals deal with EU After signing a minerals deal with Japan in March, the US, along with both the EU and Britain, is now seeking similar agreements. Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 8:33 am
Thungela says coal terminal workers’ strike not impacting exports Workers at Richards Bay Coal Terminal have been on a strike for the past three weeks. Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 8:29 am
ABB launches global Young Engineer Exchange Program International, two-year program offers graduates overseas rotations in Canada, Australia, Poland, South Africa, Sweden or China. Staff Writer | October 2, 2023 | 6:14 am
Hancock inches towards blocking stake in Liontown amid Albemarle bid Hancock said on Friday it raised its stake from 10.7% last month to 12.4%. Reuters | October 1, 2023 | 4:15 pm
What may be the world’s largest white hydrogen deposit discovered by accident White hydrogen is a primary energy source as it is already present in that state in nature. Staff Writer | October 1, 2023 | 10:52 am
South Africa says Kusile coal plant to revive capacity this year South Africa said Eskom will add 2,400 megawatts of generating capacity to the country’s grid before the end of the year. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2023 | 8:44 am
De Beers signs 10-year sales deal for Botswana diamonds The pact with Botswana’s government covers a new 10-year sales deal for Debswana’s rough diamond production through to 2033. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2023 | 8:37 am
Big Oil, heavy industry discuss emission curbs ahead of COP28 The gathering brought together CEOs from more than 50 companies from the oil and gas sector and the aluminum, steel and cement industries. Reuters | October 1, 2023 | 8:25 am
Glencore may look elsewhere for recycling hub after Italy rejects fast-track approval Glencore and Li-Cycle planned to develop a recycling hub in Portovesme by repurposing Glencore's existing production sites on the island. Reuters | October 1, 2023 | 8:15 am