EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first-of-a-kind European rare earth deal Schaeffler has agreed a five-year deal with Norway's REEtec to supply rare earth oxides from 2024. Reuters | April 19, 2022 | 12:03 pm
Canada climate goals set high hurdle for Suncor oil sands mine extension Suncor's proposed 225,000 barrel per day (bpd) extension to its oil sands Base Mine unlikely to pass a federal environmental review. Reuters | April 19, 2022 | 8:08 am
South Africa says Durban port functional after flood devastation A backlog of thousands of containers will be cleared within five to six days, the public enterprises minister said. Reuters | April 19, 2022 | 7:58 am
Cryptoverse: Gold coins glimmer amid the global gloom Coins backed by gold are newer variants of "stablecoins", which are typically pegged to the dollar to tame volatility. Reuters | April 19, 2022 | 7:44 am
Balkans turns to coal as energy crisis trumps climate commitments Balkan nations in southeast Europe are turning to coal as they try to tackle a global surge in energy prices. Reuters | April 19, 2022 | 7:33 am
Syrah Resources gets $107m loan for Louisiana EV battery plant Syrah has a deal to supply anodes to Tesla starting in 2024. Reuters | April 18, 2022 | 2:15 pm
Samarco creditors reject debt restructuring proposal Creditors may now present an alternative plan for the debt restructuring. Reuters | April 18, 2022 | 10:46 am
Las Bambas mine suspends operations following protest Las Bambas accounts for 2% of global copper supply. Reuters | April 18, 2022 | 8:40 am
China’s daily coal output in March hits record high China churned out 395.79 million tonnes of coal last month. Reuters | April 18, 2022 | 7:45 am
Tata Steel to consider proposal to split equity shares on May 3 The board of Tata Steel will, on May 3, consider a proposal to split the stock. Reuters | April 17, 2022 | 10:20 am
China iron ore futures gain on demand recovery hopes Benchmark iron ore futures in China surged nearly 4% on Friday, erasing most of the week's losses, as mills ramped up production. Reuters | April 15, 2022 | 10:31 am
Cochilco raises 2022 copper price forecast to $4.40/lb For 2023, Cochilco projected a price of $3.95 per pound, up from $3.80 in January. Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 10:28 am