Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium pricesThe world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse.Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 6:56 am
Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil ministerReuters recently reported that President Lula wanted Mantega to be…Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 9:43 am
Brazil judge orders Vale, BHP and Samarco to pay $9.7 billion in damagesThe Samarco Fundão dam burst in November 2015 — it was Brazil’s worst…Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 12:01 pm
Fortescue CFO leaves three days after CEO’s departure Christine Morris was appointed CFO of Fortescue's metals division in June and assumed the role in early July. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2023 | 3:52 am
Franco-Nevada offers ‘financial lifeline’ to Red Pine Exploration After Red Pine completes a feasibility study at Wawa, Franco-Nevada can opt to buy an additional 0.5% NSR royalty. Henry Lazenby | August 30, 2023 | 12:26 pm
Hyundai to invest $400 million for stake in Korea Zinc Hyundai plans to buy 50% of nickel it needs for EV batteries through the partnership by 2031 to comply with President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2023 | 10:22 am
Zijin Mining slows M&A on valuations, geopolitical risks The number and scale of deals completed by the company is fewer than previous years, although it’s still “actively looking." Bloomberg News | August 30, 2023 | 9:54 am
Harmony Gold returns to profit as output rises The company said profit in the 12 months through to June rebounded to $275 million from a net loss of $48 million in the prior period. Reuters | August 30, 2023 | 7:36 am
Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 6:15 am
BHP mulls taking Escondida underground BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 3:55 am
Vale considers taking steel decarbonization model to US, Brazil Under the proposal, Vale would build briquetting plants that would feed third-party direct reduction facilities on the same site. Bloomberg News | August 29, 2023 | 4:12 pm
Mosaic CEO James O’Rourke to step down at year-end Bruce Bodine, Mosaic's senior vice president of North America, would take charge as the new CEO in January. Reuters | August 29, 2023 | 2:35 pm