LME clearing house reshuffles managementLME clearing house has reshuffled its management team with the appointment of a new COO, a CRO and head of clearing risk.Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 7:40 am
Glencore reports lower 2023 copper, nickel, cobalt output; flags further fallsOther producers including BHP have put nickel projects on ice…Reuters | February 1, 2024 | 7:56 am
Trafigura-backed nickel mine seeks new partner for bailoutThe trading giant declined to contribute more funds as part…Bloomberg News | January 31, 2024 | 10:04 am
Metals whipsawed as sanctions on new Russian supplies rattle LME Aluminum jumped as much as 9.4% as the market opened, the most since the current form of the contract was launched in 1987. Bloomberg News | April 15, 2024 | 8:11 am
Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to develop between 3 and 5 new lithium projects. Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 8:07 am
Horizonte Minerals fails to secure financing, considering mine sale The company considers selling its Brazilian nickel mine amidst low prices and supply surplus from Indonesia. Staff Writer | April 15, 2024 | 7:21 am
New metals sanctions push Russia further into China’s embrace The sanctions now leave the Shanghai Futures Exchange as the only major commodities bourse in the world to accept Russian shipments. Bloomberg News | April 15, 2024 | 7:01 am
Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered The world's top iron ore and nickel miner said that 100% of the electricity used in its local operations last year came from green sources. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2024 | 5:47 am
Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium gets key North Carolina mining permit The proposed mine could produce 30,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year. Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:35 am
Illegal workers arrested at Posco Argentina operation The illegal workers had entered Argentina under tourist visas and started working for the mining company at the Güemes Industrial Park. Staff Writer | April 14, 2024 | 12:42 pm
New electrolyte component allows for safe, high-performance solid-state batteries A stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor has been found to address the need for non-sulphide solid electrolytes in solid-state batteries. Staff Writer | April 14, 2024 | 6:57 am
LME bans Russian-origin metal after UK, US impose new sanctions The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Saturday banned from its system Russian metal produced on or after April 13. Reuters | April 13, 2024 | 11:59 am