White House touts EVs, but not backing gasoline-powered phase-out date

“A lot of people including myself are promoting the idea that Nelson continues on as CEO for a couple of years if possible,” said chairman Oscar Landerretche.

Two-thirds of miners increase head count in '17

Tasca Resources says the new technology is a significant advancement in exploration tools, particularly when it comes to developing potential exploration targets.

A union at Teck Resources’ Quebrada Blanca copper mine on Wednesday rejected a contract offer from the Canadian miner, increasing the likelihood of a strike.

Wind turbines in the United States have grown in both average height and capacity over the past decade, according to data on utility-scale electricity generators collected by EIA

Surging demand for metals like copper, and cobalt for use in EVs promises to overturn balance of power between mining companies and their customers.

Miner announced record output of chrome and platinum group metals, also said it was seeking to diversify into EV materials.

China's smelters and international miners have not agreed to terms for next year's treatment and refining charges, likely prolonging negotiations into 2018.

Under the new terms, Codelco's copper cathodes will be certified in eight ways that take environmental footprint of production into consideration.