Don’t underestimate lithium-ion battery demand for nickelThe focus on lithium-ion batteries seems to reflect supply and demand of lithium and cobalt but it would be very wrong not to include nickel.Fast Markets | September 13, 2018 | 11:00 am
South Africa’s Implats CEO confident of funding during restructuringImplats is confident of having adequate cash while restructuring its…Reuters | September 13, 2018 | 10:34 am
Mitsubishi, Sumitomo said to be after Teck’s Quebrada Blanca mineOther companies interested in partnering with Teck include Freeport-McMoRan, China’s…Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2018 | 10:00 am
The biggest global mining news of 2023 A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades. Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am
Guinea Alumina Corp will let Guinea use its fuel berth after blast Despite the December 18 accident, the Guinea Alumina Corporation doesn't expect interruptions to its mining, rail and export activities. Reuters | December 27, 2023 | 9:12 am
China metals giant faces protest in Indonesia after fatal blast A deadly blast at a furnace run by PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel has triggered a police investigation and a halt to the company's operations. Bloomberg News | December 27, 2023 | 8:43 am
Anglo American submits $1.1 billion tailings, water management plan for Los Bronces The project will pay special attention to the moving of mineral pulp or tailings from the Pérez Caldera dam to the Las Tórtolas tailings dam. Staff Writer | December 26, 2023 | 10:47 am
Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted Fire broke out early on Sunday morning at a nickel smelter furnace on Sulawesi Island owned by Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel. Reuters | December 26, 2023 | 8:49 am
Mining investments in Chile to hit $66 billion by 2032 – Cochilco Cochilco's new figure is less than the $73.65 billion estimated in its previous 10-year forecast released in 2022. Reuters | December 26, 2023 | 8:05 am
First Quantum says Panama hasn’t given legal basis to close mine The plan will include a temporary phase of "environmental preservation and safe management," the company said. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 11:29 am
Sumitomo names Ueno as next CEO, promising reform Shingo Ueno, 64, has played a pivotal role in leading Sumitomo's metals, resources and chemicals businesses. Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 9:15 am
Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $1.1 billion in Mopani copper mine Zambia had been seeking a new investor for Mopani since it took control of the assets from Glencore in 2021. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 8:44 am