July 9, 2024

Hedge fund Elliott challenges court verdict it lost against LME on nickel

The LME annulled $12 billion in nickel trades in 2022 when prices shot to records above $100,000 a metric ton in a few hours of chaotic trade.

July 9, 2024

Tsingshan’s lithium brine lake project in Argentina starts production

The project is a joint venture between Tsingshan and French miner Eramet in Salta Province.

July 8, 2024

Indonesia says US must invest amid critical minerals race

Indonesia is in the market for a wide-ranging critical minerals pact to boost its economy as the US-China rivalry intensifies.

July 8, 2024

Canada’s move to limit mining M&A hurts big metals producers, Scotia says

The new directive suggests that companies including Cameco, Teck Resources, Ivanhoe Mines and Lundin Mining are now off-limits.

July 8, 2024

Chinese alumina producers increase output after surge in prices

Alumina prices have climbed more than 40% this year.

July 8, 2024

Indonesia gold mine landslide kills at least 12, more missing

Heavy rains since Saturday triggered the catastrophe in the Gorontalo province on the island of Sulawesi.

July 8, 2024

China issues draft rules to allow more recycled copper, aluminum imports

China has been looking to raise the usage of recycled metals as part of an efforts to lower carbon emission.

July 8, 2024

Zijin Mining expects first-half profit leap on higher gold and copper output

First-half net profit could reach up to $2.13 billion, up 50% year on year, the company said.

July 7, 2024

China’s Shandong province plans $14bn lithium battery industry by 2025

The plan includes expanding the category of consumer batteries, improving quality and performance, and strengthening research and development.

July 7, 2024

US Battery Belt Red states could be biggest losers in upcoming election

Investors are worried Trump will repeal the IRA, which has created over 300,000 jobs as of June 20.