Vehicle electrification requires 55% more copper mines by 2050 — study To reach net zero by 2050 would require at least 194 mines or 6 new mines every year, a recent study by the IEF shows. Staff Writer | July 14, 2024 | 9:07 am
Indonesian onslaught wipes out Australia’s nickel industry BHP’s Nickel West suspension could mark the death knell for Australia’s nickel sector and has widespread ramifications. Kristie Batten | July 14, 2024 | 8:59 am
Column: After another boom and bust, where next for lithium? There was a similar boom-bust cycle in 2016-2017 but the difference this time is that no-one seems to be expecting a speedy recovery. Reuters | July 14, 2024 | 8:35 am
Polish miner found alive after more than 48 hours trapped underground State-run news channel TVP Info reported that the miner was conscious when rescuers reached him. Reuters | July 13, 2024 | 3:35 pm
Friedland warns of copper ‘crisis’ as mine costs soar Humanity would have to mine more copper in the next 20 years than in human history to meet surging global demand on the back of the energy transition. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 12, 2024 | 4:50 pm
Botswana eyes new export route to exploit huge coal resource The African Development Bank has agreed to finance a feasibility study for the project, at a cost of about $4 million. Bloomberg News | July 12, 2024 | 4:48 pm
Environment Canada lays five charges against Teck Coal as Glencore sale closes The department said the charges for violations of the Fisheries Act stem from an investigation that began in March 2023, CBC reported. Staff Writer | July 12, 2024 | 3:49 pm
Gold, silver and copper had a banner first half Silver is up 33% year to date (July 8), gold is up 15.8%, and copper has gained 19.1%. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | July 12, 2024 | 1:33 pm
Lundin pitches BHP on joint bid for copper miner Filo The move could solve fundraising needs for a neighboring project it wants to build. Bloomberg News | July 12, 2024 | 1:22 pm
