January 27, 2022

Anglo American ups copper guidance on Quellaveco start

It expects to produce between 680,000 and 760,000 tonnes in 2022, as the giant copper mine in Peru begins operations mid-year.

January 26, 2022

Glencore, Managem to produce cobalt from recycled batteries

The companies have partnered up to extract cobalt, lithium carbonate and nickel hydroxide from recycled battery materials.

January 26, 2022

Europe forced to rely on expensive, dirty coal to keep lights on

The fossil fuel plays a vital role in helping to keep the lights on in Europe this winter even as prices are jumping and lawmakers are doing their best to…

January 25, 2022

Imerys eyes $1 billion unit sale

The French provider of specialty materials is planning a sale of its high temperature solutions business.

January 25, 2022

CHARTS: Tesla v Volkswagen v BYD – battery power, lithium, nickel, cobalt use

Most ambitious European automaker and Warren Buffet-backed Chinese EV and battery manufacturer unlapped themselves in 2021, at best.

January 25, 2022

BHP, university researchers to explore four-dimensional controls on nickel mineral systems

BHP has partnered with three universities whose research is expected to challenge the current understanding of the nickel mineral system.

January 25, 2022

Galantas Gold secures $1m loan to finish Irish mine

The fresh funds will be used for moving the Omagh gold project in Northern Ireland into production and for working capital, the company said.

January 24, 2022

Rio Tinto CEO concerned about Serbian PM’s comments on lithium project

Rio is reviewing the legal basis for the decision and could sue Serbia as it tries to salvage the $2.4 billion project.

January 24, 2022

CoE to vote against mining company chairs over dam safety

The Church of England Pensions Board said it planned to vote against the re-election of company chairs of 183 mining companies.

January 24, 2022

2022 – a year of rebalancing for metals and mining

“The most likely outcome is an environment where commodity prices can settle from the extraordinary highs of 2021. But there are plenty of risks to this outlook," says Wood Mackenzie.