Vale to follow BHP on new provisions over dam failure, analysts sayAnalysts have calculated an additional provision between about $3.5 billion and $3.6 billion to match BHP provisions for the year.Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 12:35 pm
Mexican mining sector balks at plan to ban open-pit minesThe industry says such a move would be disastrous for…Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 10:24 am
Palladium price heads for biggest one-day gain in two months on short coveringLast week, palladium had fallen below platinum for the first…Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 9:48 am
What electricity sources power the world? Coal still leads the charge when it comes to electricity, representing 35.4% of global power generation. Visual Capitalist - Elements | September 12, 2023 | 12:09 pm
US committee recommends royalties on minerals for EVs in sweeping reform proposal In addition to recommending royalties of 4% to 8%, it advocated for moving to a system of leasing federal lands for mining. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 10:37 am
Synthetic graphite for EV batteries: Can the West crack China’s code? Synthetic graphite could account for nearly two-thirds of the EV battery anode market by 2025. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 7:45 am
Scramble for riches: Can South America’s Lithium Triangle mint new millionaires? Argentina, Bolivia and Chile hold two thirds of the world’s lithium reserves. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:42 am
Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry China recently announced curbs of some critical metals used in the semiconductor industry. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:20 am
Australian mineral prospectors double fund inflows to A$2.84bn in quarter – report Conditions have improved for explorers after they had moved into cash preservation mode early in the year. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:15 am
Russia’s largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production The long-awaited Udokan project in Russia's far east is coming on stream at a challenging time. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:12 am
Scotgold shares halted as firm’s future in limbo Scotgold said financing talks were at an “advanced stage”, but it it risks going into administration if it fails to secure investment. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2023 | 7:05 am
US lags behind China, India, EU when it comes to battery recycling – report The US still needs to deploy the necessary infrastructure to match the recycling pace of those regions, a recent report by IDTechEx shows. Staff Writer | September 10, 2023 | 11:24 am