September 24, 2021

Power crisis spreads as large Dutch zinc factory cuts production

Nyrstar is curtailing production at a major zinc smelter in the Netherlands during peak times.

September 24, 2021

Europe’s energy crisis to hit miners’ long-term power deals, Boliden says

Boliden hasn’t yet been forced to curtail operations or output because of soaring energy prices, but costs are rising.

September 24, 2021

Glencore mulling offers for CSA copper mine in Australia

Miner said current talks are at an early stage, adding there is no guarantee at this point that a transaction would materialize.

September 23, 2021

Value of battery metals in new electric cars surges 177% year-on-year

Lithium hydroxide prices are up 162% year to date and average lithium use per electric vehicle basis, including hybrids, jumped 19.5% year over year.

September 23, 2021

Cameco inks deals to supply fuel for small modular reactors

It will evaluate the potential establishment of a uranium supply chain capable of servicing a fleet of GWRX-300 small modular reactors.

September 23, 2021

Russia sets new MET tax for metals firms, drops idea of new profit tax

The concept will be revised and will not be introduced at least until 2023.

September 23, 2021

Gemfields swings to profit after reopening mines

It posted a $23.8 million-net profit, which compares to a loss of $56.7 million in the same period last year.

September 23, 2021

Sandfire Resources to buy giant Spanish copper complex for $1.9bn

Acquisition of Minas De Aguas Teñidas would turn the company into one of Australia’s largest copper-focused metal producers.

September 23, 2021

Recent discovery may give solar cells 1,000% more power

The photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals can grow by creating crystalline layers of barium titanate, strontium titanate and calcium titanate.

September 22, 2021

Automakers look to hedge against China’s rare earth dominance

European automakers are in discussions with Arafura Resources about sourcing elements outside China.