Trafigura metal executive Grenfell exits as unit pressure grows Trafigura’s metals business has been struggling over the past eighteen months. Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 8:03 am
Another metals trader says it has been hit by nickel fraud Kataman Metals alleges it paid $3.3 million for nickel from New Alloys Trading only to discover that there was no nickel inside the containers. Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 7:58 am
Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control The government and state-owned miner Gecamines say ERG has been too slow to develop the deposits. Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 7:32 am
Improving gold-nickel alloy may boost fuel cell development AuNi nanoparticles have emerged as a promising non-platinum alternative in fuel cell catalytic reactions. Staff Writer | August 24, 2023 | 6:06 am
South32 Appin mine workers to continue strike as talks stall The trade union said in a statement that the workers at the mine and the company failed to reach an agreement on Wednesday. Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 2:32 pm
Rio Tinto inks agreement with Madagascar government on QMM operations Deal will enhance the benefits for the people of Madagascar and support a sustainable future for the ilmenite mine, Rio says. Staff Writer | August 23, 2023 | 12:12 pm
Fortescue expects initial license for Brazil green hydrogen project by September Fortescue already has some early agreements with potential buyers. Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 10:38 am
Australia sees strong demand for critical minerals over next 40 years The government's "Intergenerational Report 2023" will forecast the global demand for lithium is projected to increase sharply through 2063. Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 10:13 am
E3 Lithium stock hits 2.5-year high as it advances production testing in Alberta The share movement comes on the back of E3's announcement that it has successfully produced lithium carbonate. Staff Writer | August 23, 2023 | 9:40 am