UN deep-sea mining body considering expelling Greenpeace The Metals Company took legal action against activists who disrupted a research expedition when they boarded its vessel in the remote Pacific. Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 9:09 am
Global commodity trading profits topped $100 billion for second-best year ever While earnings fell from 2022’s blockbuster records, profits across the sector still easily eclipsed prior highlights such as in 2008-2009. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 7:57 am
Boliden to invest $463m at Swedish copper smelter This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility. Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 6:13 am
BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 9:20 am
Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren. Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 8:02 am
Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company. Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 7:19 am
Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditions The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin. Reuters | March 16, 2024 | 8:17 pm
Poor forecasting triggers big writedowns for miners while some get lucky, study shows The research appears appropriate at a time when nickel and lithium prices have crashed from 2022 highs as gold has set new records. Colin McClelland | March 15, 2024 | 10:40 am
Column: Raw materials squeeze jolts copper out of its torpor The copper market has awoken from its year-long slumber. Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 7:55 am
