February 16, 2023

Albemarle expects 40% Chinese EV market growth to drive lithium demand

Chinese lithium customers are not slowing orders and the country's stockpiles of cathodes and battery parts are decreasing.

February 16, 2023

Mitsubishi Materials targets more mines to triple copper output by 2030

Company is also considering mergers and acquisitions in rare earth and lithium-ion battery recycling.

February 16, 2023

South32 sees China manganese demand up as half-year profit falls

A pick-up in property-related steel demand from China would underpin higher manganese prices in coming months, CEO Graham Kerr said.

February 16, 2023

Two missing Australian zinc mine workers found dead

A third employee was rescued with minor injuries.

February 16, 2023

Barrick CEO calls recent takeover wave ‘over the top’

"We’re not shy on doing deals that create value for our stakeholders, but we are guided very clearly by our investment focus," Bristow said.

February 15, 2023

South32 half-year profit falls on easing commodity prices

Underlying earnings for the six months ended Dec. 31 was $560 million, compared with $1 billion in the previous corresponding period.

February 15, 2023

Albemarle’s lithium sales jump fivefold despite price hikes

The company posted net income of $1.13 billion, compared with a loss of $3.8 million the year-ago period.

February 15, 2023

Newcrest rebuffs Newmont offer, opens books as profit beats expectations

Insights from analysts and shareholders suggest that Newmont will need to make another improved bid.

February 15, 2023

Burkina Faso buys 200 kg of gold from Endeavour’s Mana mine

Endeavour acquired the Mana mine in July 2020, as part of its acquisition of Canada-based gold miner Semafo.

February 15, 2023

Suncor draws regulatory probe after deaths

Suncor has racked up 32 safety violations in the past three months amid a special regulatory probe of its sites.