E-haul trucks could result in major savings for miners but adoption is slow – reportA new report by IDTechEx states that even though investing in e-haul trucks could result in major savings for miners, adoption is still in its nascent stages.Staff Writer | April 24, 2024 | 6:06 am
World’s biggest energy traders are returning to metals marketsVitol, Gunvor and Mercuria Energy are among the traders building…Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 1:23 am
Rio Tinto, Eramet submit plans to develop lithium extraction tech in ChileThey are among 30 companies from 12 countries that presented…Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2024 | 3:55 am
Indonesia mining ministry working to approve more nickel, tin quotas Miners and smelting companies have been concerned by delays in the approvals. Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:49 am
United Steelworkers signs non-disclosure agreement with Nippon Steel USW is the main union representing US Steel. Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Nickel faces existential moment with half of mines unprofitable Nickel price fell 45% last year, and is currently hovering around $17,000 a ton. Bloomberg News | February 26, 2024 | 7:01 am
MIND ID to acquire 14% stake in Vale Indonesia The divestment is a key condition for the extension of Vale Indonesia's mining permit beyond 2025. Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 6:47 am
Fortescue’s Forrest urges LME to separate ‘clean’ nickel contracts Nickel is typically produced to higher environmental standards in Australia than in Indonesia. Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 6:42 am
Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte. Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am
Column: Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months. Reuters | February 25, 2024 | 12:09 pm
Indian steel mills seek iron ore export ban as China sales jump Indian exports jumped 170% to 44 million tons last year — most of which went to China. Bloomberg News | February 25, 2024 | 12:03 pm
Column: Funds amass record bear bets on zinc as LME stocks jump Fund managers have been scaling up short positions on zinc, betting that this year's weakest base metals price performer has further downside. Reuters | February 23, 2024 | 9:15 am