October 6, 2022

Climate systems ‘breakdown’ looms as coal investments soar

Almost half the coal industry is expanding, with China leading the way.

October 6, 2022

Column: Third European smelter closure compounds zinc conundrum

Europe's energy crisis is taking a rising toll on the region's industrial capacity with another zinc smelter going into care and maintenance.

October 5, 2022

Column: Australia sees longer commodity boost from Russia’s Ukraine war

Australia expects a boost to its commodity export earnings caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to last into 2024.

October 5, 2022

Ukraine opposes Belarus bid to lead conflict diamond organization

Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to push its ally Belarus to the top of an international diamond certification body.

October 5, 2022

Coal revival threatens to push power sector emissions to record

Global carbon emissions from power plants may be headed for a record high this year.

October 5, 2022

World’s largest oilfield contractor tackles lithium’s water woes

Schlumberger NV is teaming up with a MIT spinoff on efforts to limit the amount of water needed to produce lithium.

October 5, 2022

Global copper smelting edges higher in Sept, satellite data shows

Weaker smelting activity in China was mainly behind the lackluster readings.

October 5, 2022

Pebble mine stakeholders up pressure as EPA’s final decision nears

EPA is making a final decision on the proposed Pebble copper-gold mine near Bristol Bay, Alaska, by Dec. 2.

October 4, 2022

Union at Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine expects labour deal to avoid strike

Talks formally begin on Wednesday.

October 4, 2022

Chile copper production down 10.2% in August

Production from state-owned giant Codelco fell 29.6% on a year-on-year basis.