August 25, 2021 A breakdown of the critical metals in a smartphone Smartphones can carry ~80% of the stable elements on the periodic table.
August 25, 2021 Codelco says to ignore copper’s gyrations, remains bullish on demand “Fundamentals remain intact and there will be growing copper demand ahead," Codelco chairman Juan Benavides said.
August 25, 2021 Green steel? Look to hydrogen as the answer, BNEF says While making green steel with hydrogen requires a price premium now, the process will likely be cheaper by mid-century.
August 25, 2021 Peru wants mining companies to help build railway to Pacific coast Peru's southern Andean region has large mines such as MMG's Las Bambas and Grupo Mexico's Los Chancas.
August 25, 2021 Union at BHP’s Cerro Colorado calls on workers to reject contract offer Union leader said BHP had used the regulatory issues it faces as an excuse to lowball workers with an inadequate contract proposal.
August 25, 2021 China coal approvals seen adding to confusion on climate action Local authorities approved 24 plants with a combined capacity of 5.2 gigawatts, a 79% decline from the same period in 2020.
August 25, 2021 Codelco and Andina supervisors agree on contract The 36-month deal does not provide a pay increase but includes a signing bonus equivalent to about $6,500 per member, plus incentives.
August 25, 2021 CEZ aims to decide by year-end on ‘gigafactory’ consortium Czech Republic is also hoping to start lithium mining from deposits on the north-western border with Germany.
August 24, 2021 China eyes Afghanistan’s $1 Trillion of minerals with risky bet on Taliban Afghanistan's unexplored mineral deposits may include the world’s largest lithium reserves.
August 24, 2021 Billionaire SQM shareholder to auction 2.5 million B-series shares SQM shareholder Julio Ponce said the object of the share sale was "to strengthen the capital structure" of the company.
Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. December 20, 2025 | 06:23 am
