March 18, 2020

Vale may temporarily halt activities in Malaysia distribution center

The company said 2020 production and sales volumes would not be affected.

March 16, 2020

Iron ore prices resilient, activity levels healthy – S&P Global Platts

Company says that spot market has been supported by weather-related supply disruptions in Brazil and Australia.

March 16, 2020

Zero emissions targets challenge miners, oil majors

The winds of decarbonization are blowing through the commodities industry.

March 16, 2020

Rio’s Mongolia operations slowed by coronavirus

However, the Oyu Tolgoi mine continues to operate and deliver shipments.

March 15, 2020

Air-metal batteries for EVs get a boost

Researchers developed a new catalyst that eliminates the need to use platinum in the air cathode.

March 13, 2020

Philippines to dethrone Indonesia as largest global nickel ore producer

After a drop this year, Fitch analysts expect by 2029, global annual nickel production to reach 2.8mnt.

March 12, 2020

Indonesia targets 11% increase in processed nickel output in 2020

Indonesia targets to produce this year 2.02 million tonnes of processed nickel, such as nickel pig iron and ferronickel.

March 12, 2020

Japan can’t quit its coal habit, nine years after Fukushima

Nine years after the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, the street lined by the trees is still uninhabitable.

March 11, 2020

Despite a turbulent year – BHP keeps its brand crown

BHP retains the top spot despite recording a 3% drop in brand value to $5.8 billion.

March 11, 2020

Australia’s top court rejects BHP appeal over tax ruling

The dispute was over whether BHP should pay taxes on profits made by its Singapore marketing hub.