India to offer incentives for critical minerals extraction India plans to provide funding for research institutes to give technical assistance to miners. Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am
Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO Although lithium prices remain low, and recent market volatility has caused confusion, Ken Brinsden sees reasons for optimism. Kristie Batten | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am
Hindalco misses first-quarter profit estimates on higher expenses The company reported profit below estimates, hurt by a jump in expenses tied to disruptions at its Novelis unit's Switzerland plant. Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 7:06 am
Uranium Energy restarts uranium production in Wyoming The first shipments are expected in November or December. Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 7:02 am
CleanTech Lithium heads for Australian listing The Chile-focused explorer and direct lithium extraction enthusiast will also seek $13m in capital funding. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 5:47 am
BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 3:53 am
University of Exeter to relaunch undergraduate mining engineering degree program The program, delivered by experts from the Camborne School of Mines, is being reintroduced after a five-year hiatus at the University’s Penryn Campus in Cornwall. Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 4:08 pm
A $91 billion trade means mining in one of the world’s hottest places Heatwaves during Australia's most recent summer set new extremes across the Pilbara region, roughly the size of Spain. Bloomberg News | August 12, 2024 | 3:38 pm
Union at BHP’s Escondida mine says company made ‘illegal’ offer amid negotiations The union accuses the company of making an offer outside of a government-mandated mediation process. Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 3:33 pm