November 2, 2021

Where is the missing Kumtor gold?

Centerra Gold flagged a 24% Kumtor production drop compared with the 2021 mine plan.

November 2, 2021

Iron ore price back below $100 on shrinking steel output in China

The demand remains cool on steel production controls and sluggish downstream consumption.

November 1, 2021

China coal crisis thrown another curveball with Mongolia border closure

China’s northern neighbor has seen coal exports dwindle since April because of the pandemic.

November 1, 2021

In race to net zero, being small or diverse foils metal makers

The worst performers among 53 major metal companies ranked for risks and readiness in a net-zero emissions scenario were an Australian iron ore miner and steelmakers from Russia and India.

November 1, 2021

Indonesia court ruling on mining law won’t deter companies extending licences

Indonesia's Constitutional Court ruled last week that guaranteeing mining permit extensions was unconstitutional.

October 31, 2021

COP26: What G-20 leaders agreed on coal, methane, net-zero

Politicians promised to stop financing overseas coal plants, tackle methane leaks and take greater action this decade to limit global warming.

October 31, 2021

‘Ultimate’ anode for next-generation batteries to become more efficient

Korean researchers found that diluted high concentration electrolytes improve the performance of lithium metal batteries.

October 30, 2021

Ramu nickel-cobalt suspension trims output by 3,300-3,800t

Ramu NiCo Management suspended operations on Friday and hopes to resume normal operation in early November.

October 29, 2021

Miners look to carbon capture to move beyond net zero

The global race to carbon neutrality is a double-edged sword for the metals and mining sector, writes Andy Home.

October 25, 2021

Pilbara Minerals finalizes deal with POSCO for lithium facility

The facility in Gwangyang is expected to cost up to $750 million.