Canada adds high-purity iron, phosphorus, silicon metal to critical minerals listThe list now identifies 34 minerals and metals deemed essential to the country’s economic or national security.Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 1:37 pm
Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteriesA new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to…Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 6:06 am
Nippon Steel executive saw positive reaction from US Steel workers and othersNippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori returned to the US in…Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:41 pm
Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2023 | 8:47 am
Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:32 am
Vale mulls briquette plants in Gulf of Mexico, Middle East The company opened a new plant in Espirito Santo state, Brazil, with production capacity of 2 million metric tons per year. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:21 am
Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2023 | 4:03 am
ArcelorMittal sells Kazakh assets for $286 million The Kazakhstan government's involvement in the deal ensured a lower price for the assets. Reuters | December 8, 2023 | 9:39 am
Anglo American shares plunge after production cuts Shares hit their lowest point since March 2020 after the miner unveiled plans to drastically cut the amount of commodities it mines. Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 8:07 am
Brazil says talks on compensations over Vale-BHP dam burst are halted There is still no date for the negotiations to resume as the companies have refused to submit a new proposal. Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 12:38 pm
Rio Tinto looking at synergies to reshape portfolio, not big M&A "The last thing we need is very big M&A, because it's very disruptive and it takes you off course," CEO Jakob Stausholm said. Reuters | December 5, 2023 | 2:34 pm
Rio Tinto brings forward Simandou iron ore production to 2025 Rio owns two of four Simandou mining blocks as part of its Simfer joint venture with China's Chalco Iron Ore Holdings and the government of Guinea. Reuters | December 5, 2023 | 2:21 pm