Alcoa’s Australia unit flags 30% production cut at alumina refinery Alcoa's Kwinana refinery has resorted to using diesel instead of gas for some of its operations. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 6:51 am
Fortescue Metals CFO Ian Wells to step down in latest shakeup Wells' resignation is the latest in the top management departures at Fortescue. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 6:43 am
Researchers solve major issues blocking development of lithium-sulphur batteries A new redox-active layer adds energy storage capacity and suppresses corrosion in lithium-sulphur batteries. Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 6:06 am
Anglo Asian Mining invests again in Libero Copper Libero owns, or has the right to acquire, several copper exploration properties in North and South America. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2023 | 6:03 am
Central bank gold buying continues in November as China joins the foray — report Central banks bought a further 50 tonnes on a net basis during November 2022, representing a 47% increase from October's (revised) 34 tonnes, the latest World Gold Council data shows. Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 6:00 am
India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months Coal accounts for more than 70% of India's power generation, and coal-fired plants make up over 75% of India's use of the polluting fuel. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 5:39 am
Tianqi, IGO to buy Australian lithium junior Essential Metals Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, which is 51% owned by Tianqi and 49% by IGO Ltd, has offered A$136 million ($94m) for Essential. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2023 | 5:23 am
Activists fighting coal mine expansion in Germany in standoff with police Activists gathered in Lützerath as the mid-January deadline for demolishing the village to make room for a coal mine expansion approaches. Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 12:15 pm
First Quantum could suspend Panama jobs due to gov’t order to halt operations The Canadian miner said it would suspend jobs if forced to halt operations. Reuters | January 8, 2023 | 10:15 am