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Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am

Lithium junior Kali Metals soars on ASX debut

The Western Australia-based junior entered the ASX on the right…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2024 | 3:47 am

Simandou build expected to start in 2024 after almost 30 years of setbacks

Set to be the world’s largest new iron ore mine,…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 2:30 am

Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

A critical review of current developments in the global lithium industry…

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 5, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and…

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

Stellantis seals batteries material deal with Element 25

Element 25 will supply Stellantis with high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate to be used in battery packs.

Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 6:58 am

Alcoa’s Australia unit flags 30% production cut at alumina refinery

Alcoa's Kwinana refinery has resorted to using diesel instead of gas for some of its operations.

Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 6:51 am

Fortescue Metals CFO Ian Wells to step down in latest shakeup

Wells' resignation is the latest in the top management departures at Fortescue.

Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 6:43 am

China boosts coal output, eases Australia ban to bolster energy security

The increasing need to secure energy supplies after easing covid-19 restrictions has pushed China to gradually resume Australian coal imports.

Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 7:22 am

China coal buyers may be left wanting in Australia even after ban lifted

China's state planner has allowed three central government-backed utilities and its top steelmaker to resume coal imports from Australia.

Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 6:39 am

Investors with $2.2 trillion in assets ask Glencore to disclose thermal coal plans

A group of top shareholders has moved to force Glencore provide greater disclosure on its coal production plans.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2023 | 3:53 am

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Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Lithium junior Kali Metals soars on ASX debut

Simandou build expected to start in 2024 after almost 30 years of setbacks

Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

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Stellantis seals batteries material deal with Element 25

Alcoa’s Australia unit flags 30% production cut at alumina refinery

Fortescue Metals CFO Ian Wells to step down in latest shakeup

China boosts coal output, eases Australia ban to bolster energy security

China coal buyers may be left wanting in Australia even after ban lifted

Investors with $2.2 trillion in assets ask Glencore to disclose thermal coal plans

Rio Tinto, Baowu take next step towards developing Guinea joint venture

China allows four firms to resume Aussie coal imports

Tesla faces higher lithium prices as supplier amends deal