April 14, 2021

Newmont, Barrick, Anglogold lost 1.3m ounces last year

After a sharp decline in 2020 gold output from the top 8 producers is expected to recover this year says GlobalData.

April 14, 2021

Anglo Pacific open to selling thermal coal royalties to boost ESG credentials

The London-listed company aims to decrease its reliance on coal and steel and attract a broader base of investors by adding more battery metals.

April 14, 2021

Serbia halts Zijin mine over environmental breaches

Government has ordered Zijin Mining Group to halt work at a shaft at the RTB Bor copper mine and to complete a wastewater treatment plant after it failed to comply…

April 14, 2021

Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability

Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.

April 14, 2021

Macquarie joins peers on bullish lithium price outlook

The bank, until now cautious in its predictions for the battery metal, has followed lithium enthusiasts with an optimistic set of forecasts.

April 13, 2021

World’s no. 2 electric carmaker goes nickel, cobalt free

Warren Buffet-backed BYD says it’s opting for safer nickel, cobalt-free LFP batteries across its entire line-up as its “blade” technology overcomes driving range issues.

April 13, 2021

Robert Friedland: Copper is a national security issue

Ivanhoe Mines chairman says mining companies will have to be “real heroes” and governments will have to accept the industry if the world is to successfully transition to clean energy.

April 13, 2021

Goldman doubles down: Record-high copper price within a year

"Nearly $16 trillion would have to go into green-focused infrastructure to achieve decarbonisation targets, compared to $10 trillion in China during last supercycle.”

April 13, 2021

Space mining enthusiasts to discuss legal framework, funding

The Space Resources Week runs from April 19 to 22 as a free phygital event — combining physical and digital channels.

April 13, 2021

Nornickel to boost output of nickel products in Finland for EV battery market

Harjavalta refinery will expand production of nickel sulphate solution, which is used for the manufacture of intermediate products for lithium-ion batteries.