Iron ore price drops as covid-19 outbreaks in China dim growth outlook China has reported more local symptomatic covid-19 cases so far this year than it recorded in all of 2021. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 15, 2022 | 8:56 am
Zambia lead poisoning victims seek court approval for Anglo case Claim bolsters a lawsuit in locals allege Anglo caused widespread lead poisoning from the Broken Hill mine it had a stake in until 1974. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2022 | 8:21 am
Aluminum price leads metals lower as China lockdowns threaten economy The European Union excluded aluminum, copper and nickel from its latest set of trade restrictions on Russia. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2022 | 8:16 am
VW is already sold out of some electric models for the year Europe’s biggest automaker is pushing ahead with the industry’s biggest rollout of electric cars to challenge Tesla. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2022 | 8:09 am
AMC buys stake in gold and silver mine in Nevada The cinema giant is investing in Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. alongside Eric Sprott. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2022 | 8:01 am
New coal mine projects seen swelling global methane emissions by a fifth China, the world's biggest coal producer, is responsible for 73% of the world's mine methane. Reuters | March 15, 2022 | 7:44 am
Nornickel not changing long-term view, despite logistical issues Nornickel's biggest shareholder, Vladimir Potanin, said the company had managed to secure alternative routes for its palladium deliveries. Reuters | March 15, 2022 | 7:41 am
Rusal diverts ore to Ireland after Ukraine plant shuttered Nikolaev alumina plant shut because of conflict in Ukraine. Reuters | March 15, 2022 | 7:36 am
Non-lithium battery chemistries to grow in importance for stationary energy storage sector – report IDTechEx predicts alternatives to Li-ion are set to play an increasingly important role due to their potential for improving cost and safety, easing material supply burdens, and less demanding requirements on energy density. Staff Writer | March 15, 2022 | 6:06 am