BHP insists Anglo American’s South African assets must go in any takeoverBHP sees advantages for South Africa in a distribution of Anglo American stakes in Amplats (78.6%) and kumba Iron Ore (69.7%).Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 4:46 am
A leadership battle is brewing at deep sea mining’s regulatory bodyThe choice of the International Seabed Authority's next secretary-general could…Bloomberg News | May 6, 2024 | 2:41 pm
Scientists say new ‘water battery’ can hold more energy than lithium cellsThe iodine and bromine-based aqueous battery showed an energy density…Staff Writer | May 6, 2024 | 10:24 am
Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2024 | 8:22 am
In election year, South African mines bleed cash, jobs The country's biggest mining investors are halting plans to spend billions of rand on new projects in response to a slump in profits. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:54 am
Burkina Faso suspends export permits for small-scale gold production Gold is Burkina Faso's main export, accounting for 37% of total exports in 2020. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:46 am
China’s tin supply for food cans and chips steadily tightens Myanmar's Wa state has placed a tax in kind of 30% on all tin concentrate exports. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2024 | 10:22 am
Goldman, hedge funds step up activity in physical uranium as prices spike Shortfalls have lifted uranium prices to 16-year highs. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:26 am
Swiss January gold exports highest in six years on strong Asian sales "Year of the Dragon" fuelled the jewellery demand as this is seen as a traditionally auspicious year for gold purchases in China. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:49 am
Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving of the global nickel industry into green and dirty. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 4:09 pm
US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 4:03 pm
Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 10:16 am