Engine parts makers must cross ‘valley of death’ to reach EV era Auto engine parts makers eyeing the promising electric-vehicle market are dealing with a severe case of delayed gratification. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:34 am
Column: Australia sees longer commodity boost from Russia’s Ukraine war Australia expects a boost to its commodity export earnings caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to last into 2024. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:19 am
Ukraine opposes Belarus bid to lead conflict diamond organization Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to push its ally Belarus to the top of an international diamond certification body. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:12 am
Glencore to place Nordenham zinc smelter on care and maintenance The smelter produces around 165,000 tonnes of zinc and zinc alloys per year, according to its website. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:07 am
Vale hires advisors as it assesses ‘value-unlocking alternatives’ Financial Times reported that Vale was in talks to sell a $2.5 billion minority stake in its metals business. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:04 am
Global copper smelting edges higher in Sept, satellite data shows Weaker smelting activity in China was mainly behind the lackluster readings. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 7:48 am
US steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire Berkshire's tangle with Washington shows how Biden's plan to shift the economy away from fossil fuels faces technical and business challenges. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 5:05 am
Union at Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine expects labour deal to avoid strike Talks formally begin on Wednesday. Reuters | October 4, 2022 | 12:57 pm
Chile copper production down 10.2% in August Production from state-owned giant Codelco fell 29.6% on a year-on-year basis. Reuters | October 4, 2022 | 12:40 pm
BHP to receive 3 more LNG-fuelled bulk carriers in next 6-9 mths BHP is looking at opportunities for ships to take biofuel for bunkering in Singapore, especially for voyages to the east coast of Australia and to Europe. Reuters | October 4, 2022 | 7:52 am
Column: London Metal Exchange ducks Russian sanctions pressure It's clear the LME isn't going to be rushed into any decision on whether to continue accepting Russian metal against its contracts, writes Andy Home. Reuters | October 4, 2022 | 7:46 am
Nyrstar’s Port Pirie lead smelter to shut for 55 days The planned suspension will allow the company to improve emissions and operational performance. Reuters | October 4, 2022 | 6:15 am