Column: Europe’s aluminum output slides as energy crunch bites Europe's primary aluminum smelters are continuing to curtail production in the face of soaring energy costs. Reuters | May 24, 2022 | 8:27 am
India’s top mining, steel groups warn of adverse impact from export duty hikes The government announced on Saturday that export tariffs on new iron ores and concentrates would be raised to 50% from 30%. Reuters | May 24, 2022 | 8:04 am
Hunt for lithium sparks frantic rush into Argentine mountains Argentina has 13 lithium projects in the pipeline, more than any other country. Bloomberg News | May 24, 2022 | 7:52 am
Albemarle boosts outlook with battery demand surging The company expects sales from $5.8 billion to $6.2 billion this year, up from its previous estimate of $5.2 billion to $5.6 billion. Bloomberg News | May 24, 2022 | 7:39 am
Mopani plans to resume cobalt production as prices rise Accelerating sales of electric vehicles have fueled a scramble for nickel, cobalt and lithium. Reuters | May 24, 2022 | 7:21 am
Huayou Cobalt to invest $300m in Zimbabwe lithium mine Company recently completed a $422 million purchase of the hard-rock lithium mine just outside Harare. Reuters | May 24, 2022 | 7:15 am
Gem Diamonds finds 129-carat diamond in Lesotho The high-quality white diamond is the first one over 100 carats mined this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 6:33 am
New particle separation technology may decrease time needed to clean up radioactive waste The new technology is able to process 90 gallons per minute flow rate through a three-inch pipe. Staff Writer | May 24, 2022 | 5:12 am
BSGR to pay Guinea $5.6 million after losing case over Simandou The World Bank’s ICSID ruling comes eight years after BSGR launched arbitration proceedings against Guinea for alleged expropriation of the asset. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 4:19 am