March 3, 2022

Fighting continues: good for Ukraine… and gold

In the face of war, gold also shows courage – to move steadily up.

March 3, 2022

Tesla to win approval for $5.5 billion Berlin gigafactory on Friday

Tesla has for months been awaiting approval for a licence to begin production at the EV factory and adjacent battery plant in Gruenheide.

March 3, 2022

World’s top battery maker urges China to secure lithium

CATL chairman Zeng Yuqun submitted four proposals to China’s annual parliamentary session, including speeding up exploration and development of lithium resources.

March 3, 2022

SQM sees profits surge as global lithium prices explode

The world's No. 2 lithium producer, reported a nearly five-fold rise in profits in the fourth quarter.

March 3, 2022

Global copper smelting slipped in February, satellite data shows

Global copper smelting activity slid in February, partly because of Lunar New Year holidays in China.

March 3, 2022

Australia aids allies seeking to replace Russian coal

The Australian government is helping coal importing nations find alternatives to Russia for supplies by connecting them with local producers.

March 3, 2022

At least 18 killed in gold mine collapse in Guinea

The accident took place Monday in Gaoual, about 386 km from the capital Conakry.

March 3, 2022

Copper production falls at major Chile mines in January, regulator says

Chile's nationwide total production fell 7% in January to 425,700 tonne.

March 2, 2022

Sibanye-Stillwater posts record profit on upbeat commodity prices

Sibanye's profit increased by 13% in 2021 to 33.1 billion rand ($2.16 billion).

March 2, 2022

Nickel market eyes fate of Siberian metal as sanctions bite

Norilsk makes 17% of the world’s “Class 1” nickel, which is more suitable for batteries and can be sourced in large quantities from only a few other locations.