BHP warns AI boom would worsen copper shortageGrowth of data centres and AI could boost copper demand by 3.4 million tonnes a year by 2050, CFO Vandita Pant said.Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2024 | 7:17 am
Ma’aden, Bahrain’s Alba partner to pursue global aluminum businessThis potential combination would create a global powerhouse in aluminum production,…Staff Writer | September 16, 2024 | 11:46 am
LME appoints former banker as chief financial and administrative officerRobert Arbuthnott served as head of group finance and chief…Reuters | September 16, 2024 | 6:39 am
Weak market for critical minerals seen dampening Western efforts to counter China Lithium price has tumbled by more than 80% since the beginning of 2023. Reuters | July 12, 2024 | 7:15 am
Zinnwald lithium project is now Europe’s 3rd largest Zinnwald now expects to churn out 16,000tpa to 18,000tpa of battery grade lithium at the project in Germany — a 50% increase. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2024 | 6:41 am
Royal Cornwall Museum unveils new mineral gallery with 12,000 samples Home to over one million artefacts, RCM is the caretaker of 3,500 years of mining history. Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 4:30 pm
Savannah sees potential to expand Barroso lithium project in Portugal Barroso is slated to be Western Europe's largest spodumene lithium mine. Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 10:11 am
Serbian top court clears path for Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project Serbian top court ruled on Thursday that the government's decision in 2022 to revoke Rio's permit for the project was unconstitutional. Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:41 am
One miner dead after tremor in Poland, one still missing PGG said a tremor occurred below ground at the Rydultowy coal mine. Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 7:30 am
Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture? As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm
Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet. Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Critical Metals, Obeikan partner to build lithium hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia The deal creates Arabian New Energy company, which seeks the exclusive right to purchase spodumene mined at Wolfsberg in Austria. Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 3:02 pm