February 16, 2023

Rio Tinto, Marubeni agree on first sale of high-purity aluminum

The low-carbon-aluminum deal comes as Japan targets zero net carbon emissions by 2050.

February 16, 2023

Trafigura nickel fraud would not happen at Glencore, CEO says

Trafigura found that some cargoes it had bought didn't contain the nickel they were supposed to, and spent two months uncovering the scheme.

February 16, 2023

Mitsubishi Materials targets more mines to triple copper output by 2030

Company is also considering mergers and acquisitions in rare earth and lithium-ion battery recycling.

February 16, 2023

Magnesium – a promising candidate for rechargeable batteries

Japanese researchers want magnesium batteries to become a reality.

February 15, 2023

Malaysia says Lynas’ license could be revoked if it fails to comply with curbs

Company has to comply with conditions prohibiting the production of radioactive waste in the country.

February 14, 2023

Turkey to temporarily suspend some gold imports after quakes

Turkey was also the biggest buyer of gold among central banks last year.

February 14, 2023

Freeport Indonesia hopes flood-hit mine can partially resume before month’s end

The mine typically produces nearly 5 million pounds of copper concentrate and 5,000 ounces of gold daily.

February 14, 2023

Once-hot EV metals fragile as China warning follows Goldman

Following a 45% rally in 2022, nickel has slumped 11% on the London Metal Exchange this year.

February 14, 2023

Electric vehicle sales top $1 trillion in wake-up call for carmakers

Global auto sales are worth around $2.5 trillion a year.

February 14, 2023

Vale acquires Oman’s OQ 30% stake in Vale Oman

OQ, formerly known as Oman Oil Company, bought the stake from Vale in 2010.