Column: Automakers rush in where miners fear to tread
It's a useful reminder that going upstream can be a high-risk business for even the biggest automotive companies.
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Japan’s top steelmaker eyes $700 million ‘green steel’ project
Australia and Brazil are among possible sites.
UK regulator launches enforcement probe into LME nickel trading halt
The suspension on March 8 came after prices doubled to more than $100,000/t in a matter of hours
Australia sees trade talks continuing with China after investment ban on miner
Australia blocked Yuxiao Fund from raising its ownership of Northern Minerals.
Executive roles in the mining industry: Current outlook and growing concerns
The popular image of mining fails to give an accurate impression of a sector that increasingly finds itself at the cutting edge of engineering, science and technology.
Cyanobacteria efficiently extract rare earths from mine wastewater
Researchers have found that cyanobacteria can efficiently absorb rare earth elements from wastewater.
Volkswagen board discusses two new North America plants at meeting
The facilities would be one production plant and one battery cell factory, people familiar with the matter said.
First Quantum losing $8 million a day on Cobre Panama halt
The miner's local unit warned of "exponential and irreparable" damage to the company and stakeholders, including the workforce.
Chile copper production up 2.9% in January – Cochilco
Production from state-owned giant Codelco jumped 5.1% on a yearly basis to 127,000 tonnes.
