September 23, 2022

Canada, South Korea seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals

In a joint statement, the two countries said they agreed to deepen their "strategic partnership on supply chain resiliency".

September 22, 2022

LG Energy inks cobalt, lithium supply deals with three Canadian miners

Electra, Avalon and Snowlake will supply LG with 7,000 tonnes of cobalt sulfate, 55,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide and 200,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide respectively.

September 22, 2022

US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact

The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards.

September 22, 2022

Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative

Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies.

September 22, 2022

Gold price wavers after Japan intervention, central banks’ rate hikes

The Fed’s rate hikes this year have weighed on bullion, with spot prices down 8.6%.

September 22, 2022

Column: Buoyant coal industry seeks ways to stay in the long-term energy mix

Asia’s coal players gathered this week in Indonesia and the mood was far more upbeat than in past events, writes Clyde Russell.

September 21, 2022

Seismic device made for extraterrestrial research useful to monitor CO2 levels at mine sites

An ultra-compact seismic device allows for continuous monitoring of carbon reservoirs and the detection of sudden changes that could lead to CO2 leakages.

September 21, 2022

Rio Tinto CEO makes clear that offer is final on giant copper mine

Jakob Stausholm said Rio Tinto will not make any more offers if Turquoise Hill takeover isrejected by minority shareholders

September 20, 2022

Coal deal hunters descend on Indonesia as demand peaks

Buyers all over Asia, and some from Europe, flew into Bali to hunt for any coal supply they can secure ahead of winter.

September 20, 2022

Indonesia state mining JV may terminate $831m smelter contract

Deal between Indonesian state miners could terminate a contract to build an alumina smelter with its engineering, procurement, and construction contractor, due to lack of progress.