BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 9:20 am
Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company. Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 7:19 am
Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditions The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin. Reuters | March 16, 2024 | 8:17 pm
Graphjet, Energem merge to create direct biomass-to-graphite company On Friday, Graphjet’s ordinary shares started trading on the Nasdaq. Staff Writer | March 15, 2024 | 10:54 am
Poor forecasting triggers big writedowns for miners while some get lucky, study shows The research appears appropriate at a time when nickel and lithium prices have crashed from 2022 highs as gold has set new records. Colin McClelland | March 15, 2024 | 10:40 am
Economy chief says Chile’s lithium products likely to get US subsidies If extended to value-added Chilean lithium, the subsidies will make it more attractive for US companies to invest in the country, said Economy Minister Nicolas Grau. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2024 | 7:52 am
Liontown Resources sees HY loss widen as costs build Net loss after tax widened to A$31 million in the six-month period ended Dec. 31, from A$6.9 million a year earlier. Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 6:59 am
Argentine court in key lithium region halts new permits over environmental concerns The ruling involves the Los Patos River-Salar del Hombre Muerto area, where global lithium giant Arcadium Lithium has a project. Reuters | March 14, 2024 | 2:11 pm
Congo, Chinese partners sign reviewed Sicomines copper-cobalt joint venture agreement Under the revised deal, both parties have agreed that China will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects in Congo. Reuters | March 14, 2024 | 12:50 pm
