Former Xstrata CEO Mick Davis may become Rio Tinto new chairmanThe mining veteran could face competition from internal candidates, including former head of UK gas company Centrica, Sam Laidlaw, who now sits on Rio’s board.Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2017 | 3:47 am
Venezuela’s Mining Arch in the spotlight againNew reports highlighting the environmental dangers posed by mineral exploitation…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 13, 2017 | 11:25 am
Freeport Indonesia reopens main supply route to mine after shootingThe latest violent episode and temporary closure had no impact…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 13, 2017 | 8:54 am
Significant ‘advances’ made in Panama copper mine dispute – minister "I hope to resolve the remaining contention points soon," said Federico Alfaro, Panama's trade and industry chief. Reuters | February 14, 2023 | 12:11 pm
Trilogy’s Arctic feasibility update reveals slightly weaker economics Annual metal production falls slightly in comparison to the 2020 feasibility study . Henry Lazenby | February 14, 2023 | 11:40 am
How Citigroup helped lift the lid on Trafigura’s nickel nightmare Until late October, the US bank had been helping to finance Trafigura’s nickel trades with companies linked to Indian businessman Prateek Gupta. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2023 | 10:40 am
Freeport Indonesia hopes flood-hit mine can partially resume before month’s end The mine typically produces nearly 5 million pounds of copper concentrate and 5,000 ounces of gold daily. Reuters | February 14, 2023 | 10:24 am
Ivanhoe Electric stock surges on Santa Cruz resource update The overall project-wide contained copper in indicated resources increased by 11% to 2.8 million tonnes. Staff Writer | February 14, 2023 | 9:57 am
Stillwater partners with Cornell University on hydrometallurgy and carbon capture initiatives The partnership would fall under the MINER program funded by the DOE via the Advanced Research Projects Agency. Staff Writer | February 14, 2023 | 9:08 am
Column: Shanghai metal stocks dent great expectations The LME base metals index jumped by 10% in January as investors placed their bets on a resurgent Chinese economy. Reuters | February 14, 2023 | 8:01 am
Once-hot EV metals fragile as China warning follows Goldman Following a 45% rally in 2022, nickel has slumped 11% on the London Metal Exchange this year. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2023 | 7:35 am
Electric vehicle sales top $1 trillion in wake-up call for carmakers Global auto sales are worth around $2.5 trillion a year. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2023 | 7:17 am