Trafigura targeted by US and Swiss over corruptionThe company faces charges for allegedly bribing officials in Angola and has also revealed a US probe into "improper payments" in Brazil.Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 7:33 am
Trafigura staff tried to hide nickel ‘red flags,’ Gupta saysThe revelation is the latest twist in a case that…Bloomberg News | December 5, 2023 | 10:34 am
Norway lawmakers back deep-sea mining in Arctic OceanThe minority centre-left government and two large opposition parties have…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2023 | 6:08 am
Mine waste finds new life as source of rare earths Sweden, South Africa and Australia are at the forefront of a push to transform piles of mine waste and by-products into rare earths. Reuters | April 4, 2023 | 6:02 am
Glencore not giving up on Teck takeover CEO Gary Nagle said Glencore's offer creates better value for shareholders all around than the one Teck is currently proposing. Nelson Bennett- Business in Vancouver | April 3, 2023 | 3:37 pm
Glencore’s bid for Teck shows it’s willing to abandon coal The Teck proposal “shows that Glencore do see merit in spinning off coal, which they’ve never said before,” a portfolio manager said. Bloomberg News | April 3, 2023 | 2:07 pm
Factbox: Automakers accelerate the drive to secure battery raw materials Rising demand for EVs is encouraging automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen and Stellantis to step up efforts to secure raw materials. Reuters | April 3, 2023 | 7:57 am
Teck rejects unsolicited $23bn takeover bid from Glencore Teck Resources is instead urging shareholders to approve an already announced separation of Teck Metals and Elk Valley Resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2023 | 4:03 am
Europe’s lone lithium refinery prepares for new wave of rivals For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 11:07 am
Mercedes-Benz is “able and willing” to invest capital in mining – CEO The company has opened up a raw materials office in Canada to further discussions in the region on sourcing raw materials. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
BMW bets on design and recycling, not mining, to lower battery costs Automaker not planning to take stakes in mines. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 12:29 pm