The $5 billion hoard of metal the world wants but can’t have
Experts say a raw aluminum stockpile in Vietnam is the biggest they have ever seen.
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Regulators in Hong Kong examine Rusal demerger plan
The decision to investigate the proposed demerger was set into motion by a complaint from Odey Asset Management.
Li-Metal’s technologies targeting next-gen battery market
"The next-generation battery supply chain requires a completely evolved supply chain that doesn’t even exist yet."
Scientists want to engineer bacteria to sustainability mine rare earths
Cornell researchers are looking for an environmentally friendly, low-temperature, low-pressure method to mine rare earth elements from rock.
Antofagasta ‘concerned’ by rising political polarization in Chile
Antofagasta's president Iván Arriagada cited election uncertainty and took aim at "violence" as a source of pressure.
Peru PM sparks controversy with mining sector by ruling out timeline extensions
Mirtha Vasquez said four mines would not be allowed any extensions on their operational timelines.
Newcrest’s growth strategy is Americas focused
The company is building critical mass in Canada with its acquisition of the Brucejack mine in British Columbia.
GMS: Candace MacGibbon on INV Metals sale to Dundee; M&A and carbon credits
“Either you build it or you sell it,” says MacGibbon.
Between fund managers and miners, much value left on the floor, says Barrick CEO
The global gold mining industry is generally caught between a rock and a hard place, says Mark Bristow.
