Battery makers warn EU that lithium proposal may hurt EV sector The proposal to classify the metal as a reproductive toxin could severely hurt Europe’s burgeoning EV industry, they argued. Bloomberg News | July 4, 2022 | 12:01 pm
Phoenix Copper launches novel bond linked to copper price Phoenix is raising cash to revive production at the Empire copper mine in Idaho. Reuters | July 4, 2022 | 11:41 am
Iron ore price tumbles as China’s demand outlook darkens Chinese mills have idled dozens of blast furnaces as stocks piled up after domestic demand weakened, hit by covid-19 restrictions and bad weather. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 4, 2022 | 11:34 am
UK launches critical minerals data centre To be run by the British Geological Survey, the centre will use the data to help to find ways to source minerals needed for green technologies. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2022 | 6:34 am
Molybdenum, sulphur key to converting CO2 into methanol An efficient, molybdenum-based catalyst is being presented as a solution to turn CO2 from industrial plants into liquid methanol. Staff Writer | July 4, 2022 | 6:06 am
Guinea halts Simandou iron ore project again Mines minister said Rio Tinto's subsidiary Simfer and China-backed consortium WCS have shown a "lack of willingness" to work on a partnership. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2022 | 3:58 am
Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto complex on track to meet production guidance Loulo-Gounkoto’s 2022 production guidance has been set at 510,000 - 560,000 ounces of gold. Staff Writer | July 3, 2022 | 1:12 pm
EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report Researchers believe the EU will have to build its own urban mining and refining operations to decrease its raw materials dependency. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 3, 2022 | 11:41 am
Australia sees commodities boom lifting exports to fresh record Australia’s minerals exports are set to reach unseen heights for a second year. Bloomberg News | July 3, 2022 | 9:46 am