October 2, 2024

Visualizing the decline of copper usage in EVs

Copper content in EVs has steadily decreased over the past decade, even as overall copper demand rises due to the increasing adoption of EVs.

October 2, 2024

LME monitors tightness in aluminum market after spike in spread

The premium of LME October aluminum over November hit $18 a tonne on Wednesday from a premium of $5.85 about three weeks ago.

October 1, 2024

Aurubis to shun takeovers, rebuild trust, new CEO says

The company was rocked by a scandal last year when its copper was stolen by an organized crime ring.

October 1, 2024

Gold price rally cripples physical demand in key markets

Analysts hope that another crucial category of demand, physically backed gold exchange-traded funds, will see more activity in coming months.

October 1, 2024

Velocity Minerals sells Bulgarian assets for $59 million cash

The sale includes the Rozino project, which is permitted and has been advanced to the pre-feasibility stage.

October 1, 2024

Vale, GEP partner to set Brazilian green hydrogen sector

They will assess the feasibility of building a green hydrogen plant in Brazil, which would eventually supply one of Vale’s mega hubs.

October 1, 2024

Rio Tinto, Green Lithium to develop Europe’s lithium supply chain

Rio's partnership with UK refinery developer Green Lithium seeks to reduce European dependence on supplies from China.

September 30, 2024

JSW currently not interested in taking over any PGG coal deposits

If there are no extraordinary events, the company's board maintains its coal production goal for 2024 at 12.45 million tonnes.

September 30, 2024

Savannah Resources delays start of Portuguese lithium production to 2027

Savannah said it now expects to deliver its definitive feasibility study in the second half of 2025.

September 30, 2024

Copper takes top spot again as best prospect at LME seminar

Copper got 46% of votes in an informal poll at the LME Seminar on which base metal is likely to have most upside.