Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makersThe companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 2:25 pm
Sibanye-Stillwater faces $522 million compensation claim over scrapped mine dealThe South African miner must compensate Appian for the losses…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2024 | 3:28 am
Inside China’s bid to build sway over global metals pricingChina is locking in steps to shape the pricing of…Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 12:25 am
IGO revises chemical plant project cost at Greenbushes to $579m The plant at Greenbushes lithium mine is expected to cost about A$880 million. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 3:15 pm
Column: Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat? The mood was a bit downbeat this week at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 8:35 am
Rio Tinto adopts space tech for lithium exploration in Argentina Rio will use Fleet Space's technologies to advance exploration at its Rincon lithium project in Argentina. Staff Writer | October 30, 2024 | 5:53 am
Glencore posts lower metals output for first nine months, reiterates outlook The miner and trader's own sourced copper production fell 4% to 705,200 metric tons, while its own sourced cobalt output fell 18% to 26,500 tons. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 1:22 am
Pilbara Minerals cuts FY25 output forecast; flags Pilgangoora optimization The country's biggest pure-play lithium miner expects output between 700,000 to 740,000 tonnes for fiscal 2025. Reuters | October 29, 2024 | 3:20 pm
Trillions needed to achieve net-zero by 2050 — Wood Mackenzie The report shows the world needs to invest $78 trillion in the next 25 years to achieve net zero and a 1.5C warming scenario. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2024 | 6:47 am
China’s cobalt king hits output goal months ahead of schedule The world’s No. 1 cobalt miner smashed through its full-year output target last quarter after a speedy ramp-up. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2024 | 2:20 am
Australian rare earths developer ASM eyes US defence funding ASM has been building funds to develop its $1.1 billion Dubbo rare earths project in New South Wales. Reuters | October 29, 2024 | 1:59 am
US Energy Dept finalizes $2.26bn loan for Lithium Americas’ Nevada mine The loan, provisionally approved in March, is a key part of President Joe Biden's efforts to reduce dependence on lithium supplies from China. Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 2:04 pm