September 10, 2020

Lithium battery waste to grow recycling market – report

IDTechEx estimates that just in 2020, 330 kt of waste Li-ion battery will be produced.

September 10, 2020

BHP 30% by 2030 emissions reduction target fails to impress

The miner has not set goals to cut its Scope 3 emissions — those indirectly generated by end-users.

September 10, 2020

Russia’s richest man owns more melting Arctic than anyone

The Arctic is warming with such rapid speed—more than twice as fast as the global average—that it serves as a leading indicator.

September 9, 2020

Cornish hits high-grade tin-copper at South Crofty

South Crofty is considered the most important tin mine in the UK and hosts one of the highest grade tin resources worldwide.

September 9, 2020

Britain blocks plans for new coal mine in England

Government said the proposed development in northeastern England is not likely to provide national, local or community benefits.

September 9, 2020

Prairie Mining takes Poland to arbitration court over coal mines

Company says that Warsaw breached bilateral treaties by blocking Prairie's investment in two coal mines.

September 9, 2020

Rio board to debate CEO’s future as pressure mounts over blasts

Rio Tinto faces mounting pressure to respond more strongly to the destruction of ancient Aboriginal heritage sites in Australia.

September 8, 2020

Copper price drops despite 65% surge in China imports

Copper price dips below $3.00 as Shanghai–London arbitrage window shuts.

September 8, 2020

Shandong increases offer price for Cardinal Resources

Cardinal's board of directors has urged shareholders to accept a revised off-market takeover proposal.

September 8, 2020

Funds collide with fundamentals in red hot copper cauldron

Funds are riding a wave of Chinese buying that has confounded the market and seen LME copper rise from its March low of $4,371 per tonne to a two-year high…