January 22, 2024 Nickel prices keep slumping even as mines close The metal used in stainless steel and EV batteries is down more than 40% from a year ago amid a growing global glut.
January 21, 2024 Lynas’ Q2 revenue halves on falling prices, lower China demand The world's largest producer of rare-earths outside China said its sales fell 51.7%.
January 21, 2024 South32 misses output estimates, puts Colombia nickel unit under review The miner on Monday posted a near 50% drop in second-quarter metallurgical coal output.
January 21, 2024 Australian tycoon Forrest shuts nickel mines after prices crash Wyloo's mines near Kambalda will go into care and maintenance from May 31.
January 21, 2024 Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchers Researchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts remain undocumented.
January 19, 2024 Lithium lowdown: Week 3, 2024 roundup and analysis A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 12 to 19.
January 19, 2024 Whitehaven considers sale of 20% of coal mine to steel producers “Interest is very, very strong” in relation to a stake in Blackwater, Whitehaven CEO says.
January 19, 2024 Danakali goes after new project as “vultures” on the prowl It warned of “predatory activity” by unidentified groups offering investors less than 10% of the underlying value of their shares.
January 18, 2024 Former Fortescue execs launch green iron start-up The Australia-based green materials platform company, Element Zero, has raised $10 million in seed funding.
January 18, 2024 Major miners pledge no exploration-related activities at world heritage sites Top miners including Freeport, Teck and Newmont committed to taking urgent action to support a "nature-positive future" by 2030.
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