April 8, 2024

Scientists figure out how to speed up development of key Li-ion battery materials

Many current and upcoming energy storage and electronic devices depend on intercalated materials.

April 8, 2024

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.

April 7, 2024

Surging gold in Vietnam spurs angst over smuggling

The rise in gold smuggling is fueled by a combination of a lack of official supplies and flight-to-safety demands amid a struggling economy.

April 7, 2024

The gold market hunts for answers behind bullion’s sudden surge

Gold’s run to an all-time high may seem easy to explain given the fractious geopolitical climate. And yet. Take a closer look, and it’s far from clear.

April 7, 2024

Andrew Forrest urges China to demand greener nickel

The chairman of Fortescue Metals said electric vehicle manufacturers should be wary of Indonesian nickel.

April 5, 2024

Uranium stocks soar on bullish Goldman Sachs call, Kazakhstan flooding

Uranium spot prices have jumped some 40% over the last year as the world’s largest miner, Kazatomprom, has struggled to lift production.

April 5, 2024

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.

April 4, 2024

As Rio Tinto strives for ‘impeccable ESG’, investors raise water issues

Rio faced demands from shareholders at its annual meeting on Thursday to come clean on environmental issues.

April 4, 2024

Helicopter rescues Taiwan miners, stranded hotel guests confirmed safe

The government said ten people were confirmed killed by the temblor.

April 4, 2024

Japanese copper smelters’ H1 output seen rising 4.2% y/y

Sumitomo expects a 21% surge in first-half output following a two-month maintenance shutdown at its Toyo smelter.