December 24, 2021 Lithium production growth to accelerate, but supply risks abound — report A host of new players are developing new extraction techniques, which could upend primary supply of lithium, says Fitch.
December 24, 2021 The world’s largest nickel mining companies Using data from Mining Intelligence, this graphic shows the top 10 companies by nickel production along with their market cap.
December 23, 2021 RANKED: World’s top 20 biggest iron ore operations Iron ore has undergone a transformation from a relic of the industrial age to the driving force behind a commodity supercycle that reshaped the global economy.
December 23, 2021 Rio Tinto calls for public dialogue on Jadar lithium project in Serbia after protests Rio will engage in a public dialogue about the project, which has stirred protests by environmental groups.
December 22, 2021 Europe’s biggest aluminum smelter cuts output on power price surge The Aluminium Dunkerque plant has lost about 20 million euros ($22.6 million) since the beginning of November.
December 22, 2021 Sweden could take global lead in green steel production – report According to Wood Mackenzie, the HYBRIT and H2 Green Steel initiatives could put Sweden at the top of green steel production.
December 21, 2021 Copper price rises as investors recover some risk appetite Investors weighing up the impact of the omicron coronavirus variant on economic growth turned a little more bullish after two days of selling.
December 20, 2021 Pure copper ingots unlock secrets of Iron Age trade routes Elemental and lead isotope analyses of ancient copper ingots unlocked secrets of Early Iron Age trade routes and how Indigenous Mediterranean communities functioned 2,600 years ago.
December 18, 2021 The world wants more lithium but doesn’t want more mines Rio Tinto's Jadar lithium project is facing opposition in Serbia, as are other miners' projects around the world.
December 17, 2021 Zinc price soars as power crunch forces Nyrstar to idle French plant Elevated electricity costs caused by a wholesale power crunch this year have forced industries from zinc to steel to curtail production.
Mining’s top ten ESG trends for 2026 A volatile global order, intensifying climate extremes, and the race for critical minerals are reshaping mining in 2026. January 16, 2026 | 03:31 pm
