Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa The miner said the proof of concept currently running at Marsfontein has provided key information for the development of Thorny River. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 9:29 am
E3 Lithium completes construction of DLE field pilot plant The pilot plant is situated at the first well E3 drilled during its 2022 inaugural drill program. Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 9:22 am
Tin price rises on confirmation of mining ban in Myanmar The Wa region is estimated to have accounted for over 70% of Myanmar's tin production in 2022. Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 6:56 am
Mongolia, Rio Tinto have resolved nearly all copper mine tax issues – PM The partners spent years mired in a tussle over development of the Oyu Tolgoi mine which is the country's biggest foreign investment. Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 6:47 am
China nickel producers look to London exchange in dash for profit Chinese companies likely to apply to the LME include Tsingshan Group, China's largest nickel producer. Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 6:41 am
Metals traders are leaving hedge funds as markets disappoint Despite the personnel moves, there aren’t yet signs of permanent retrenchment among hedge funds in metals. Bloomberg News | August 3, 2023 | 6:31 am
Iron ore price slump widens as China demand concerns mount Flooding in Hebei from record rainfall added to market worries about local steel production. Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 6:17 am
UK launches £7 million project to harness the power of waves The “Co-design to deliver Scalable Tidal Stream Energy” initiative aims to help the UK reach net zero by 2050. Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 6:06 am
Albemarle jumps into global race to reinvent lithium production A successful move into the DLE sector would likely cement Albemarle's dominance in the fast-growing industry. Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 6:00 am