Mongolian court says copper mine nationalisation broke lawsThe Mongolian government broke laws during a controversial attempt to seize full control over the Erdenet copper mine.Reuters | September 21, 2018 | 10:55 am
Shanghai sets challenge to New York, London in copper options debutAlmost 18,000 lots traded in debut day, equal to 90,000…Reuters Canada | September 21, 2018 | 10:25 am
China’s Ganfeng Lithium lands three-year contract to supply TeslaDeal will see China’s No.1 producer of lithium supplying 20…Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2018 | 6:03 am
Smart, highly efficient zinc-ion battery shows unique colour-changing properties Batteries with electrochromic properties can be used as display devices that cut down energy consumption. Staff Writer | September 6, 2023 | 6:06 am
Northern Dynasty updates Pebble PEA, adds southern access route The 2023 PEA provides fresh production, financial and cost estimates, detailing an infrastructure plan for the “southern route” of access to the mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2023 | 3:47 am
South African miners join race to buy Khoemacau copper mine Impala Platinum, Exxaro Resources and Sibanye Stillwater are weighing bids for the copper and silver mine in Botswana. Reuters | September 5, 2023 | 2:03 pm
New Pacific’s Carangas in Bolivia holds 200moz silver, plus gold and base metals The company says its first resource estimate for the Carangas silver-gold project in Bolivia makes it notable worldwide. Colin McClelland | September 5, 2023 | 1:36 pm
AI helps BHP fight declining ore grades at biggest copper mine BHP said it’s moving forward with studies into potentially replacing a concentrator at Escondida. Bloomberg News | September 5, 2023 | 11:23 am
Chinese firms vie for $2 billion Botswana copper mine Three Chinese groups are among suitors still in the race to acquire the Khoemacau project. Bloomberg News | September 5, 2023 | 10:19 am
Codelco raises $2 billion in bond offering The state-run miner is not only battling to reignite copper production which is at its lowest level in 25 years, but is also facing calls to rein in its debt. Reuters | September 5, 2023 | 10:04 am
Rio Tinto names Jerome Pecresse as new aluminum CEO, eyes low-carbon future Executive has held senior leadership roles in companies such as General Electric and GE Renewable Energy. Reuters | September 5, 2023 | 8:23 am
Tesla urges Australia to give tax credits for battery supply chain investment “Australia can be more than a ‘dig and ship’ nation,” Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm told a conference in Canberra. Bloomberg News | September 5, 2023 | 7:58 am