Shanghai aluminum near a 13-year high as Guinea unrest stokes supply woes
Guinea is China's biggest supplier of bauxite.
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Kemp: Record Chinese coal futures signal need to boost output
Surging prices are an indication of the tension between the country’s surging electricity demand and the government’s stated aim to limit coal output.
Albemarle says Chile output on track despite strike
The 135-member “Albemarle Salar” union, which the company said comprises about half the workers at its Salar plant, went on strike in August.
Vale Indonesia eyes 2026 completion for nickel HPAL plant
The plant in Pomalaa, in Southeast Sulawesi province, is expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of mixed sulphide precipitate.
De Beers latest sale shows steady rebound in diamond market
The world’s top producer by value sold $515 million worth of rough diamonds, the largest figure for this time of year since 2016.
German researchers develop record-breaking lithium metal cell
A new lithium metal battery offers extremely high energy density of 560 watt-hours per kilogram.
BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals
The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.
Pilbara Minerals lifts Pilgangoora lithium resource
Landmark 39% increase follows the integration of the Ngungaju lithium resource and successful development drilling programs.
Drill challenges at Arctic copper project won’t influence timeline, says Trilogy Metals
Joint venture seeks to eventually develop the Upper Kobuk Mineral projects in Alaska's Ambler mining district
