Tesla eyes over $1 billion worth of Australian critical minerals a year
The electric cars giant already sources three quarters of its lithium feedstock and over a third of its nickel from Australia.
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Coal India’s $5 billion wage bill set to rise amid rocky outlook
The world’s biggest coal miner is about to enter negotiations with trade unions over potentially hefty pay hikes at a time when the global push for clean energy is putting the industry’s future into doubt.
Rio Tinto reports landslip at part of US Bingham Canyon copper mine
Rio said the landslip had been expected based on geo-technical monitoring at the mine, and all personnel had been removed from the area in advance to ensure safety.
Peru’s Castillo has copper tax deals in his sights; Chinese firms at risk
Peru's presidential front-runner is taking aim at copper mining firms' coveted tax stability agreements that freeze tariffs, and the plan could have an outsized impact on Chinese miners.
BHP says Chile’s copper operations ‘normal’ despite strike
The 200-member union walked off the job last Thursday.
Australia’s Wyloo proposes ‘future metals hub’ for Ontario
It plans to invest C$25 million in studies that will look at the potential to create a local battery metals supply chain in the province.
Vale Verde completes Serrote copper mine build
The Serrote copper-gold development will produce 22,000 tonnes per year copper-equivalent over an initial 14-year mine life.
Probe Metals doubles M&I resources at Val-d’Or East
Drilling in 2019-2020 was successful in converting an additional 907,200 ounces to the Measured & Indicated category.
Iron ore price back above $200 on hopes of output curb easing in China
The Tangshan government held a symposium on Monday, considering lowering the output curtailment ratio for some mills that had finished ultra-low emission upgrades.