January 12, 2024

Samsung SDI invests in Canada Nickel, has right to buy 10% of Crawford project

The South Korean battery maker can acquire a 10% equity interest in the Crawford project for $100.5 million.

December 27, 2023

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

February 15, 2023

Perovskite-based windows allow for massive energy savings – study

Thermochromic windows in office buildings improve energy efficiency across all climate zones in the United States, new research has found.

December 9, 2022

Extortion ‘mafia’ hits South Africa’s $55 billion mining sector

“The procurement mafia mobilizes the community for their own devices," said Paul Dunne, chief executive officer of Northam Platinum Holdings

December 5, 2022

Tharisa annual profit up 7% as chrome prices jump

The company's 70% owned Karo Mining Holdings is building a $391 million PGM mine in Zimbabwe.

October 30, 2022

Scientists to look at the role of supernovae as element-makers

Researchers plan to look for manganese, chromium, cobalt, and nickel in a third-generation white dwarf supernova named SN2021aefx, which exploded a year ago in the Spanish Dancer galaxy.

October 11, 2022

Tharisa sees strong chrome demand from China despite covid curbs

On Tuesday, Tharisa reported a 5.1% increase in chrome production to 1.583 million tonnes in the year through Sept. 30.

May 26, 2022

Tharisa sees strong chrome demand in China despite covid curbs

Although Tharisa's chrome exports to China have not been impacted by logistical issues, bottlenecks remain a worry, the company said.

May 12, 2022

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

May 6, 2022

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and rising costs.