February 20, 2018 Eramet eyes expansion in electric vehicle metals Eramet is actively looking at acquisition targets after previously acquiring a lithium deposit in Argentina.
February 20, 2018 Randgold looks to the Americas in quest to diversify Flush with cash, Randgold is on the hunt for gold mines outside Africa.
February 20, 2018 Toyota to make cheaper electric motors by halving use of rare earths Asia’s No.1 carmaker has developed a magnet that reduces dependence on neodymium, a key rare earth metal used in the world’s most powerful batteries for electric vehicles.
February 19, 2018 Russia’s Prokhorov sells 6 pct stake in Rusal to Vekselberg The sale will close a chapter at the world's second largest aluminium producer.
February 19, 2018 Co-owners of Russia’s Nornickel back in fight for control Nornickel, a $33 billion mining company, competes with Brazil's Vale SA for the rank of the world's top nickel producer.
February 18, 2018 New shaft will extend EU’s largest gold mine to 2035 The biggest gold mine in the European Union is getting a new lease on life, thanks to a shaft sinking project that will increase throughput by 25%.
February 16, 2018 Sweden hunts for cobalt as electrical vehicle race boosts demand Sweden will step up efforts to find precious minerals such as cobalt and lithium, key battery components that are in demand among makers of EVs.
February 16, 2018 Deripaska takes on Potanin as mining tycoons battle in court Three billionaires faced off in London court on Friday in a conflict triggered by Roman Abramovich’s desire to sell his stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC.
February 16, 2018 Mining sector unloved as investors find it hard to trust Data shows that two years after the worst of the raw materials slump is over, investors are still not ready to pour in fresh funds despite a price rally.
February 16, 2018 ALROSA determines the winner of “She said “YES!” contest A young man from Moscow has become a winner. His name and the idea will remain a secret not to ruin the surprise for his dearie. He will receive a…
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
