There’s a buying frenzy in cheap and tiny diamonds
A surge in diamond demand that began in the early Covid lockdowns is showing no sign of easing.
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Power problems take a toll on global aluminum output
Europe's lengthening list of smelter casualties is a warning sign that power availability poses a fundamental challenge for the aluminum industry globally, writes Andy Home.
New developments improve dual-ion battery technology
Chinese researchers have provided a solution to a problem that causes DIBs to malfunction when they recharge and discharge.
Zijin Mining to explore for lithium in DRC
The Chinese miner has launched its first lithium exploration project in a joint venture with DRC-owned firm Cominiere.
Sibanye-Stillwater ditches $1bn Brazil copper and nickel deal
The assets were the Santa Rita nickel and Serrote copper mines, and would have boosted the miner's growing battery metals portfolio.
South32 second-quarter metallurgical coal output falls 15%
South32's metallurgical coal output was hurt by an extension of a longwall form of mining at its Illawarra project.
Fortescue to buy Williams Advanced Engineering for $222m
Fortescue Future Industries and WAE will work together to decarbonise Fortescue.
Panama’s industry chamber warns First Quantum against using royalty increase for political gain
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture said it hopes the extra funds the state will receive from its recent deal with First Quantum Minerals are not used for political gain.
Chinese lithium hydroxide prices played catch-up amid tight supply – report
Chinese lithium hydroxide prices experienced a double-digit percentage growth for two weeks in a row amid tight supply and strength from China’s lithium carbonate market.
