Column: US targets scrap to close the critical minerals gapAs the US government is discovering, investing in new scrap processing capacity is far cheaper and greener than building new mines.Reuters | November 29, 2024 | 9:53 am
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Eramet shares plunge after 2024 output cuts The company cut its production targets for its manganese mine in Gabon and nickel mine in Indonesia. Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 9:19 am
Eramet cuts targets for Gabon and Indonesia mines on market, permit setbacks The Moanda mine in Gabon and the Weda Bay mine in Indonesia are each the world's biggest for their respective minerals. Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 11:05 am
Inside China’s bid to build sway over global metals pricing China is locking in steps to shape the pricing of the vast quantities of industrial metals it produces and consumes, with moves to attract foreign firms to trade on Shanghai's futures exchange. Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 12:25 am
Exxaro seeks to acquire manganese mining assets After losing out on a copper mine in Botswana last year, the company is now prioritizing manganese. Bloomberg News | October 11, 2024 | 7:47 am
LMFP battery technology breakthrough could increase EV range by 20%, Integrals Power says The company's LMFP materials feature 80% manganese, instead of the 50-70% typically found in competing materials. Staff Writer | October 9, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Firebird fully permitted to operate manganese plant in China Firebird previously indicated that it would make a final investment decision in the second half of 2024. Staff Writer | September 24, 2024 | 8:27 am
South32’s Arizona manganese plant tapped for $166m US government grant The DOE funding would provide 30% of the cost of its proposed manganese production facility, said the Australian miner. Staff Writer | September 20, 2024 | 8:24 am
Giyani secures Botswana’s first manganese mining licence for Kgwakwe Hill K.Hill will be one of the few battery-grade manganese projects outside China. Staff Writer | September 18, 2024 | 9:18 am
South32 hunts for copper as it returns cash to shareholders Underlying earnings came in at $380 million, compared with $916 million a year ago. Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 3:31 pm