Pathways to sustainable smelting
As major economies march towards a net-zero future, there is a growing endeavour to produce metals with little-to-no carbon footprint.
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FPX, Indigenous partner sign MOA for Decar nickel project in British Columbia
The new MOA between FPX and the Binche Society formalizes protocols for continuing the co-operative working relationship established regarding exploration and development activities.
What is Australia doing about sexual harassment in mining camps?
In submissions to the inquiry last year, top miners acknowledged that sexual harassment is rife at mining camps in Western Australia.
Column: Global aluminum production pendulum swings back to China
China produced a record 3.42 million tonnes of primary aluminium in May as the country's smelters continue to ramp up run-rates.
Switzerland imports Russian gold for first time since war
Switzerland received 3.1 tonnes of gold worth around $200 million from Russia in May, accounting for around 2-3% of its total gold imports.
Copper price rises as looming strike in Chile adds to supply worries
Workers at Chile’s state-owned Codelco will start a nationwide strike on Wednesday to protest the government’s and the company’s decision to close a troubled smelter.
EU leaders to keep sanction pressure on Russia, gold flagged as new target
European Union leaders are set to keep pressure high on Russia at a summit this week when they will underline that work continues on sanctions.
Yellen urges less dependence on other nations for key supplies
Treasury Secretary said the US should work on shifting dependence on some nations for supplies of critical inputs.
Over-optimism among China steelmakers behind iron ore’s price plunge
Iron ore lost almost a quarter of its value in a dizzying eight-day plunge through Monday.
