Hedge funds’ bullish copper bets run into China’s slowdownWithout western investors buying, all eyes are back on China, and a copper market that several industry insiders say is still the weakest they’ve ever seen it.Bloomberg News | June 23, 2024 | 12:12 pm
De Beers Canada JV partner says diamond miner in no rush to sellThe more than 100-year-old diamond miner is seeking options for its spin off…Reuters | June 21, 2024 | 12:16 pm
SQM and Talga team up on Aero lithium project in SwedenThe Chilean lithium miner can earn up to a 70%…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2024 | 3:53 am
Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction. MINING.com Editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am
LME partner Metalshub plans for ‘green’ nickel price Calls for a nickel price that reflects strong environmental and governance standards have grown from high-cost producers such as Australia. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 9:46 am
Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time. Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am
Lithium Chile farms out four properties to Eramet Eramet is expected to carry out a three-phased exploration program on these properties over the next 3-4 years. Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 12:23 pm
SSR to pay for cleanup at Turkish gold mine, minister says Shares of SSR Mining have fallen 57% to $4.19 in US trading since the landslide. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 7:42 am
LME does not plan to launch green nickel contract Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest said recently the LME should classify its nickel contracts into "clean" and "dirty" to give customers more choice. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:32 am
Adriatic Metals opens Bosnia silver mine Vares silver project in central Bosnia is Europe’s first new mine in over a decade. Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 5:28 am
London gold price benchmark hits all-time high, LBMA says London's gold price benchmark hit an all-time high of $2,098.05/oz on Monday, surpassing the previous record set on Dec. 28. Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 9:13 am
Magnesium may offer best solution for storing hydrogen Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte. Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 6:06 am