July 10, 2024

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. 

July 9, 2024

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

July 9, 2024

Critical Metals, Obeikan partner to build lithium hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia 

The deal creates Arabian New Energy company, which seeks the exclusive right to purchase spodumene mined at Wolfsberg in Austria.

July 9, 2024

Czech gold holdings rise as central bank diversifies reserves

Gold has become increasingly popular in central and eastern Europe.

July 9, 2024

Aclara, VAC team up to boost rare earth magnets production

Alliance is aimed at streamlining the supply chain for rare earth elements, specifically dysprosium and terbium.

July 9, 2024

Hedge fund Elliott challenges court verdict it lost against LME on nickel

The LME annulled $12 billion in nickel trades in 2022 when prices shot to records above $100,000 a metric ton in a few hours of chaotic trade.

July 9, 2024

Anglo American kicks off coal assets sale — report

Anglo is said to have hired Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Centerview Partners to assist with the sale of $5 billion worth of assets.

July 8, 2024

Ukraine war sparks surge in copper demand

Russia's war against Ukraine is increasing the demand for copper, sources told Fastmarkets.

July 7, 2024

Britain prioritizing jobs in Tata Steel talks, minister says

Britain's biggest steel producer started closing one of its carbon-intensive blast furnaces on Thursday.

July 5, 2024

Eramet and Huayou explore EV nickel partnership in Indonesia

Eramet is in talks for an ore supply agreement to a high-pressure acid leach plant run by the Chinese firm.