Electric cars market threatened by potential cobalt tax hike in CongoThe nation, responsible for about two thirds of global output, plans to increase tax on cobalt to 5% from 2%.Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2018 | 1:05 pm
Giant Bougainville mine restart stalls on moratorium over fears of civil unrestThe Bougainville government has imposed an indefinite moratorium on mining…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2018 | 11:33 am
Centamin jumps on better-than-expected gold output estimatesThe Egypt-focused gold miner also expects solid growth this year.…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2018 | 4:19 am
Europe loses another smelter as energy crisis leaves deep scars Speira Gmbh will shut its Rheinwork plant in Germany this year due to challenges in the energy market. Bloomberg News | March 9, 2023 | 8:01 am
Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 1:48 pm
BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 1:29 pm
Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 12:28 pm
Copper miners scramble for workers to supply green energy transition With workers opting for jobs that are less physically demanding jobs and not in far-flung locales, attracting mining talent is now a key problem for the industry. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 9:56 am
China copper exports to jump in rare deliveries to LME depots At least four major smelters are planning to deliver between 23,000 and 45,000 tons of refined copper in total to LME depots in Asia. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 9:47 am
Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 7:29 am
Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 5:52 am
One year after nickel fiasco, LME left with multiple headaches The 146-year old exchange is fighting to mend its reputation amid a host of lawsuits, vigorous action by regulators and struggling volumes. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 5:25 am