World’s biggest EV battery maker considers third plant in Europe CATL last month announced plans to build a second European EV battery plant in Hungary, investing 7.3 billion euros in partnership with Mercedes-Benz. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 11:48 am
US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 11:36 am
Seabridge, Copper Mountain recognized for mine reclamation work in BC Seabridge Gold was recognized for its work at the past-producing Johnny Mountain gold mine that operated in the late 1980s. Staff Writer | September 22, 2022 | 10:34 am
Six injured, building destroyed in blast at JSW coking plant in Poland The explosion at the Koksownia Przyjazn plant in Dabrowa Gornicza. Reuters | September 22, 2022 | 10:13 am
China has built 14 overseas coal plants since vowing no new ones The recently or soon-to-be completed plants will emit about 140 million tons of CO2 a year in total. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 9:57 am
Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2022 | 9:43 am
Copper price rebounds on weaker dollar The dollar index dropped after Japan intervened in the currency market to shore up the battered yen for the first time since 1998. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 22, 2022 | 9:39 am
Chinese gold fetches huge premium as demand improves Benchmark prices in Shanghai have climbed to a premium of more than $43 an ounce over their London equivalent, the highest since 2019. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 9:31 am
Gold price wavers after Japan intervention, central banks’ rate hikes The Fed’s rate hikes this year have weighed on bullion, with spot prices down 8.6%. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 9:14 am