Alcoa’s Australia unit flags 30% production cut at alumina refinery
Alcoa's Kwinana refinery has resorted to using diesel instead of gas for some of its operations.
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Fortescue Metals CFO Ian Wells to step down in latest shakeup
Wells' resignation is the latest in the top management departures at Fortescue.
Researchers solve major issues blocking development of lithium-sulphur batteries
A new redox-active layer adds energy storage capacity and suppresses corrosion in lithium-sulphur batteries.
Anglo Asian Mining invests again in Libero Copper
Libero owns, or has the right to acquire, several copper exploration properties in North and South America.
Central bank gold buying continues in November as China joins the foray — report
Central banks bought a further 50 tonnes on a net basis during November 2022, representing a 47% increase from October's (revised) 34 tonnes, the latest World Gold Council data shows.
India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months
Coal accounts for more than 70% of India's power generation, and coal-fired plants make up over 75% of India's use of the polluting fuel.
Tianqi, IGO to buy Australian lithium junior Essential Metals
Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, which is 51% owned by Tianqi and 49% by IGO Ltd, has offered A$136 million ($94m) for Essential.
Activists fighting coal mine expansion in Germany in standoff with police
Activists gathered in Lützerath as the mid-January deadline for demolishing the village to make room for a coal mine expansion approaches.
First Quantum could suspend Panama jobs due to gov’t order to halt operations
The Canadian miner said it would suspend jobs if forced to halt operations.
