Codelco says to ignore copper’s gyrations, remains bullish on demand “Fundamentals remain intact and there will be growing copper demand ahead," Codelco chairman Juan Benavides said. Bloomberg News | August 25, 2021 | 10:17 am
Green steel? Look to hydrogen as the answer, BNEF says While making green steel with hydrogen requires a price premium now, the process will likely be cheaper by mid-century. Bloomberg News | August 25, 2021 | 9:49 am
China coal approvals seen adding to confusion on climate action Local authorities approved 24 plants with a combined capacity of 5.2 gigawatts, a 79% decline from the same period in 2020. Bloomberg News | August 25, 2021 | 8:04 am
China eyes Afghanistan’s $1 Trillion of minerals with risky bet on Taliban Afghanistan's unexplored mineral deposits may include the world’s largest lithium reserves. Bloomberg News | August 24, 2021 | 9:56 pm
BHP turns to electric pickups as miners seek emissions cuts Miners are beginning to test out options to replace their vast diesel-powered fleets with zero-emissions alternatives. Bloomberg News | August 24, 2021 | 9:47 am
Investors see green hydrogen advancing as China signals support The sector is benefiting as local governments, including Beijing and Inner Mongolia, introduce strategies aimed at cultivating green hydrogen firms to show compliance with net-zero targets. Bloomberg News | August 23, 2021 | 4:12 am
Southern Copper keeps faith in iconic mine spurned by government President Pedro Castillo has singled out the Tia Maria project as a non-starter under his administration. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 1:28 pm
Nickel is becoming a battleground for bets on battery future Andrew Forrest has long signaled he’s interested in battery metals and has expressed ambitions to get into the business for years. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 10:18 am
Water scarcity is starting to bite in biggest copper supplier The issue has risen to prominence recently as the desert expands south amid a decade-long drought in Chile. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 9:57 am
Noront still wants BHP takeover, shunning Forrest Noront said Friday in a statement that its board continues to recommend that shareholders accept BHP’s cash offer. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 9:50 am
Congo initiates probe into China Moly’s Tenke Fungurume mine The government established a commission to ensure company is complying with its contractual obligations regarding the giant copper and cobalt project. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 7:53 am
Zambian mines look to new leader to unlock $2 billion investment Companies including First Quantum Minerals and EMR Capital are ready to raise funding for the projects. Bloomberg News | August 19, 2021 | 10:05 pm