November 29, 2021

Glencore’s Australian coal mine revealed as methane super-emitter

The Hail Creek coal mine leaked an estimated 230,000 tonnes of methane a year in 2018 and 2019, according to researchers.

November 29, 2021

Lundin Energy exploring sale of $10 billion Nordic oil producer

The sale could rank as one of the largest European oil and gas deals in years.

November 29, 2021

Vale lowers production guidance in boost to iron ore rebound

It now expects to produce 315-320 million tonnes this year, compared with previous guidance of 315-335 million tonnes.

November 29, 2021

Vale sees spinoff hope in tapping waste for building materials

Vale is starting to extract sand from material left over from iron ore processing to supply civil construction projects in Brazil.

November 29, 2021

Singapore adds to gold pile for first time in decades

Singapore increased its gold reserves by about 20% earlier this year.

November 29, 2021

China’s companies are going to any length for a hold on lithium

The chip shortage that’s gripped the car industry by the throat is a reminder to EV executives in China of what might happen if they run short of lithium.

November 29, 2021

China’s Chengxin submits bid for Ukraine lithium deposits

The bid underscores Shenzhen-based Chengxin's ambitious overseas expansion plans.

November 29, 2021

Nornickel ups investment forecast by $6 billion over next decade

The company, whose investments were previously expected to pass their peak in 2026, now expects this to happen in 2028.

November 29, 2021

Stellantis inks deal with Vulcan for CO2-free lithium supply in Europe

Vulcan already has supply deals with Belgian recycling group Umicore and South Korea's LG Chem Ltd.

November 29, 2021

Russian state-controlled firm enters lithium project in Argentina

Uranium One will buy a 15% stake in Alpha One Lithium, which owns the Tolillar lithium deposit in Argentina.