After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply A majority of GM's deals are for minerals supply, not necessarily JVs, and the automaker likely would continue that approach. Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 12:48 pm
Indonesia forms $1.2 billion battery venture with China’s CATL The project in Karawang, West Java, aims to scale up battery production to 15 gigawatts a year. Bloomberg News | October 17, 2024 | 12:13 pm
Wesdome Gold Mines on course for record year of production The increased output is a result of mining higher-grade ore from the Kiena underground mine in Quebec. Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 11:18 am
Mining associations unveil effort to simplify sector’s ESG standards The new program, called the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, aims to simplify the current mining standards. Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 10:53 am
Column: Shanghai frenzy fuels alumina’s record-breaking rally Nearly 25 million tons were transacted on the ShFE alumina contract on Wednesday, a record daily high and equivalent to almost a fifth of global annual production. Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 10:52 am
Liebherr reveals zero emissions, autonomous T 264 haul truck The very first autonomous battery-electric T 264 haul truck was unveiled last month at MINExpo. Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 9:53 am
Gold price sets new record high on US election uncertainty, monetary easing Bullion has now risen by more than 30% this year, setting multiple record levels along the way. Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 9:44 am
Uranium Energy shares rise on US approval for Wyoming plant boost The company received approval to raise the licensed production capacity at its Irigaray plant to 4 million lb of U3O8 per year. Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 9:27 am
ABB has at least $1 billion to spend on M&A, CFO says CEO Morten Wierod also said he was confident about future business opportunities in the United States. Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 9:16 am