‘Black swan’ LME nickel chaos shows regulators still missing market risks
Last month's chaos in London Metal Exchange has shone a light on the failure of a core reform from the global financial crisis.
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i-80 Gold closes $135m financing to advance Nevada mine complex
After NGM, the company is the largest holder of gold resources in central Nevada.
Talon Metals expands exploration at Minnesota nickel project
The company holds a 51% interest in the Tamarack project, the only high-grade development-stage nickel project in the US.
Korean EV battery prices may jump 40% in coming years, SNE says
Batteries account for about 30% to 40% of the price of an electric vehicle.
Ore-sand: a sustainable source of sand that reduces mine waste
Researchers propose the idea of separating and repurposing sand-like materials from mine waste before they are added to the garbage stream.
Mexican president to fast-track nationalization of lithium if power reform thwarted
President López Obrador will send a bill to Congress on Monday if reform tightening state control of the energy sector is not approved.
Guinea junta turns up the heat on bauxite miners
Guinea shipments at an all-time high but local value-adding a problem – report.
South Africa sets $900 million annual mineral exploration target
While South Africa was the world’s biggest producer of gold for decades, production has slumped as its deposits get deeper and more expensive to access.
MineHub, TradeWaltz to integrate blockchain platforms for mining & metals supply chains
Collaboration comes after a successful proof of concept with copper ore import from Sumitomo Corporation.
