Battle to keep Lonmin platinum deal alive hinges on the rand
The strengthening rand, which squeezes profits for both producers, could make the transaction less attractive for Sibanye.
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Congo’s Kabila signs into law new mining code
The law, passed by parliament in late January, replaces an earlier code from 2002.
LME rethinks cobalt contract for electric vehicle sector
The exchange is instead looking at offering a cash-settled cobalt metal contract.
Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres copper mine workers vote to strike
Unionized workers company’s latest offer for a collective labour agreement.
Rio Tinto’s last two coal mines set to attract bids over $2.5 billion
Company made a strategic decision in 2017 to exit coal and focus on growth in iron ore, copper and its aluminum division.
Teck restarts Elkview dryer, to lose 200,000 tonnes of coal production
Company expects to lose about 200,000 tonnes in steelmaking coal output.
Guatemala delays ruling on Tahoe’s Escobal mine reopening
Constitutional Court has requested additional information.
Tesla chief executive asks Trump for ‘fair outcome’ on China trade
Elon Musk took to Twitter to call on U.S. President Donald Trump to challenge Chinese auto trade rules.
How vanadium-coated smart glass saves energy
Smart glass windows made with vanadium are capable of saving more energy by stopping thermal radiation from escaping, scientists say.
