October 18, 2021

BHP iron ore output drops 5% on maintenance work, labour crunch

First quarter drop due to maintenance work at Jimblebar mine and labour shortages caused by covid-related curbs, the miner says.

October 18, 2021

Copper spread widens to most in more than 25 years on supply squeeze

The spread between cash and three-month futures surged to over $1,000 on the LME on Monday, a premium not seen since at least 1994.

October 18, 2021

No. 1 uranium miner backs physical fund in nod to robust demand

Kazatomprom is backing a new uranium fund that aims to invest in the radioactive metal used to power nuclear reactors.

October 18, 2021

Thiel-backed Canadian lithium junior said to prepare Nasdaq listing

Rock Tech Lithium is preparing a Nasdaq listing to broaden its investor base and help finance a $545 million battery metals plant in Germany.

October 18, 2021

S. African port operator Transnet restores some operations at Richards Bay after fire

Richards Bay Bulk Terminal is Africa's largest coal export facility.

October 18, 2021

Biggest US coal miner surges as global energy crisis boosts demand

Peabody's sales exceeded $900 million, the highest in seven quarters.

October 18, 2021

Apple veteran wins Gates’s backing for Michigan battery startup

Battery startup Our Next Energy said Monday it has raised $25 million in a fresh fundraising round.

October 18, 2021

Nornickel urges scientists to find new ways to use palladium

The contest will grant $350,000 in total to scientists or entrepreneurs able to come up with a sustainable way to boost demand for palladium.

October 18, 2021

Pallinghurst to beef up EV battery metal business with stake in Talon Metals

Mining investor will acquire a 19.2% stake in EV battery metal miner for about $80.2 million.

October 18, 2021

Wild markets gatecrash London Metal Exchange Week party

This year’s LME Week was a subdued affair by comparison with past excess, writes Andy Home.