Glencore is cashing in on coal to dodge big mining’s slowdown

Analysts are forecasting record profits and returns when Glencore reports on Thursday.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2022 | 7:34 am

Globally more is being spent on coal than copper mining

New report shows growing disconnect between rhetoric on energy transition, which requires exponential growth in copper mining, and the realities of going green.

Frik Els | August 1, 2022 | 10:24 am

Tesla inks battery materials deals with two China suppliers

The announcements come as major automakers look to scoop up battery metals in the face of a looming shortage.

Bloomberg News | August 1, 2022 | 10:02 am

CATL reshuffles management as billionaire executive exits

CATL vice chairman and deputy general manager Huang Shilin is currently ranked 79th in Forbes Fortune List with a net worth of more than $20 billion.

Reuters | August 1, 2022 | 8:48 am

Common table sugar key to improving aqueous zinc batteries’ safety features

Researchers at Tsinghua University are proposing the idea of chemically modifying common table sugar to stabilize the zinc-ion environment in aqueous zinc batteries and improve the devices’ safety features.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2022 | 6:15 am

Copper price expected to rebound further, poll shows

News of more infrastructure projects and support for China's property market boosted copper prices this week.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2022 | 9:35 am

Iron ore price retreats as China’s zero-covid policy clouds demand

Investors had been optimistic more aid was on its way to revive construction projects but none was forthcoming during a key Politburo meeting.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2022 | 9:17 am

Iron ore price hits 4-week high boosted by rebounding steel margins in China

Twelve blast furnaces in China have resumed operations as margins improved, Chinese metals information provider SMM reported.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 28, 2022 | 8:48 am

Column: China in risky bet to test its power in iron ore markets

Even if China does set up an effective and efficient centralized buying system for iron ore, it's unlikely to shift market dynamics much, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | July 28, 2022 | 8:21 am

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