Barrick to eliminate innovation role under decentralization Chief Innovation Officer role on the chopping block. Reuters | September 13, 2018 | 3:52 am
France’s Saft targets new generation battery production from 2020 Saft, Siemens, Solvay and Manz teamed up in February to develop high-density liquid electrolyte lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. Reuters | September 12, 2018 | 1:42 pm
Nickel price to benefit from short supply, strong steel demand through 2019 Nickel, which recently hit its lowest since December, could climb as high as $16,000 a tonne by the end of 2018 and $18,000 a year later. Reuters | September 12, 2018 | 9:54 am
Energy trader Mercuria to grow iron ore business with U.S. mine stake Mercuria will spearhead a $650 million investment package in the miner in exchange for the stake under a memorandum of understanding. Reuters | September 12, 2018 | 9:44 am
LME to maintain discounted carry trade fees indefinitely LME believes the discounts have had a positive impact on trading volumes - the mainstay of the exchange's revenue. Reuters | September 12, 2018 | 7:39 am
Russia’s Polyus on track to boost gold output in 2019 Its 2018 production is on track to reach the upper end of its forecast range of 2.375-2.425 million troy ounces. Reuters | September 12, 2018 | 7:31 am
South Africa’s iron ore railway to be shut down for annual maintenance The railway line stretches up to 861 km (534 miles) from iron ore mines at Sishen in the Northern Cape to the Saldanha port in the Western Cape. Reuters | September 12, 2018 | 7:23 am
Japan’s Kubota says falsified data for metal components Tractor maker joins other Japanese manufacturers which have admitted in the past year to faulty inspections or data manipulation. Reuters | September 12, 2018 | 3:18 am
Chile copper output up 10.8 percent through July -Cochilco Chile produced 481,700 tonnes of copper in July, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to July 2017. Reuters | September 11, 2018 | 11:28 am
Aluminium pricing tensions mount as alumina surges again What has historically been a highly efficient part of the aluminium production chain is experiencing an unprecedented degree of turmoil this year. Reuters | September 11, 2018 | 11:16 am
Russia’s Alrosa sales in 2019 to exceed production by 1-2 mln carats – RIA Russian diamond miner Alrosa said on Tuesday that its sales next year would be 1-2 million carats higher than its production in 2019. Reuters | September 11, 2018 | 11:05 am
Norway survey reveals seabed sulphide mineral deposits Norway's Petroleum Directorate has identified previously unknown deep sea sulphide mineral deposits. Reuters | September 11, 2018 | 6:24 am