How a ban on Russia’s mining giants could shake the metals world
A possible ban on Russian supplies by the London Metal Exchange would be a seismic event for the metals industry.
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Chile permanently closes mining areas connected to giant sinkhole
Mining minister made the announcement after meeting with union members, mine workers and technical experts studying the sinkhole.
JPMorgan stuns bond traders with premium bids for troubled miner
Metalcorp’s bonds have been in the limelight this week after the company said Monday that it couldn’t repay €70 million debt.
Cosan acquires 4.9% of Vale, plans to buy more
Cosan said it made the purchase "through a subsidiary and a combination of direct investments, equity and derivative operations."
Anglo American worried about delays at new Peru copper mine
Anglo's Quellaveco mine is the largest new project set to start commercial operations this year, with an investment of $5.5 billion.
Gold price falls as US jobs data keeps Fed on hawkish track
The data will put the Fed on course for another outsize interest-rate hike as it tries to cool the US labor market.
SolGold becomes sole owner of Cascabel with Cornerstone buy
The friendly deal is SolGold’s third attempt to take over the Canadian junior to own 100% of the project in Ecuador.
Copper price down on US jobs report
The Labor Department report showed employers added a larger-than-expected jobs, raising fears of big rate hike next month.
Material degradation inside Li-ion batteries finally understood
A Korean research team has succeeded in the real-time observation of the expansion and deterioration of the anode material within Li-ion batteries.