HSBC resigns as LME member after exiting industrial metals The bank was a small player in industrial metals, but told Reuters in July 2020 that returns were too low to justify continuing the business. Reuters | December 2, 2022 | 9:54 am
Chile copper production up 1.4% in October – Cochilco Production from state-owned giant Codelco fell 5.8% on a yearly basis to 135,800 tonnes. Reuters | December 2, 2022 | 9:43 am
Biden’s climate bill is a put option on automakers’ big EV bets EVs are still expensive and take more market share almost entirely in premium and luxury segments of the US market. Reuters | December 2, 2022 | 9:28 am
Roscan secures royalty financing from Osisko Gold; stock rises Osisko could acquire up to a 2% NSR royalty on the Kandiolé project for total consideration of C$10 million. Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 9:28 am
Pebble CEO criticizes US EPA veto suggestion "Massive regulatory overreach." Reuters | December 2, 2022 | 8:20 am
Jokowi points to Taiwan, South Korea as models in rebuke of West As part of his efforts to bolster growth in Indonesia, Joko Widodo has placed temporary bans on exports of raw materials like nickel ore. Bloomberg News | December 2, 2022 | 7:42 am
Mining people: Anglo American, Valhalla Metals, Plamina, Vital Battery Metals Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 6:37 am
Precious metals no longer needed in reactions to produce hydrogen fuel – study Researchers have engineered a key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy. Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 6:06 am
Maptek unveils 2022 Geology Challenge champions Cathy Barton, Senior Geologist for IGO won 1st prize for producing alternative geological models to better understand water-bearing structures on a disseminated nickel deposit. Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 6:00 am