Eramet no longer sees LME as benchmark for ferronickel "The LME's problem is that it's pricing the pure ore. Meanwhile, nickel is less and less used as a pure metal," said Eramet's CEO Christel Bories. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:45 am
Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand The southern African country is reeling from power cuts of up to 12 hours daily. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:39 am
Governments must speed up mine permits to meet transition needs – Teck CEO "Miners need to do a better job not just meeting, but exceeding ESG expectations," said Jonathan Price. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:35 am
Tsingshan says Argentina lithium plan with Eramet to total $1.7 billion China's top nickel producer urged the Argentinian government to introduce more policies and measures related to investment. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:26 am
Acorn International names Kristy Bellows Chief Operating Officer Bellows will help AI navigate the firm by designing new management systems to enhance its ability to provide tailored risk and solutions guidance. Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 6:14 am
Global production of critical metals unlikely to meet EU demand Researchers say metal shortage could put the brakes on the EU’s electrification goals. Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 5:15 am
Renewable energy capacity to hit record growth in 2023 – IEA Renewable power capacity is expected to jump by 107 gigawatts the largest absolute increase ever, to more than 440 gigawatts in 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 5:06 am
Google leads funding round for Indian space startup Pixxel Pixxel, founded in 2019, is building a constellation of satellites that have the ability to identify mineral deposits or the productivity of crops by analysing the spectral signature of an image. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 4:58 am
Appian, Dectronic to jointly build 20 solar plants in Brazil The solar power plants will initially be located in the mining-rich state of Minas Gerais, which has ideal conditions and fiscal incentives. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 3:44 am