Sumitomo Metal looks to boost battery materials output, possibly in US
The company is considering producing cathode battery materials in the United States among other options.
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Death toll in China coal firm office rises to 26; at least 38 injured
President Xi Jinping urged the authorities to ensure more safety measures are put in place to avoid such incidents.
SQM loses $1 billion in market value as lower prices dent profit
SQM said its third-quarter net earnings fell 56.4%, dragged down by falling lithium prices.
Fortescue sets up investment platform to fund green energy projects
"Fortescue is taking its global pipeline of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects to final investment decision," Fortescue Energy CEO Mark Hutchinson said.
Gold Fields eyes Chile expansion as new $1bn mine starts up
Gold output from Salares Norte in December is expected at about 1,000 ounces.
Rio Tinto Kennecott donates $10 million to Museum of Utah
The Museum is slated to open in 2026 under the umbrella of the Utah Historical Society.
How liquid metals may help ‘green’ the chemical industry
Researchers have tested a new technique they hope can replace energy-intensive chemical engineering processes that rely on catalysts made from solid materials.
IGO stands by incoming CEO, despite Rio Tinto sacking him
The Australian battery metals producer expects Rio Tinto's former aluminum boss, Ivan Vella, to start as CEO in December, as planned.
Monarch Mining under creditor protection in last-ditch effort to avoid bankruptcy
PwC will oversee the company’s activities during the process, which has already seen the resignations of four directors.
