Norsk Hydro bans Russian aluminum from 2023 purchase deals A division of Norsk Hydro supplying aluminum products to industries including auto and construction will exclude Russian metal from deals to buy aluminum for 2023. Reuters | September 6, 2022 | 7:33 am
Asia coal price hits record as global hunt for fuel escalates Uncertainty over gas flows to Europe and forecast stronger coal demand from the continent is continuing to propel prices of the fuel. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2022 | 7:28 am
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. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2022 | 7:20 am
Global copper and nickel smelting rebounds in August, satellite data shows Glencore's Altonorte and Codelco's Chuquicamata operations had high levels of activity. Reuters | September 6, 2022 | 7:06 am
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. Reuters | September 6, 2022 | 7:02 am
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. Reuters | September 6, 2022 | 6:56 am
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. Staff Writer | September 6, 2022 | 6:06 am
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. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2022 | 5:22 am
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. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2022 | 3:23 am