May 27, 2022

G7 countries say strict environmental rules needed for deep-sea mining

The International Seabed Authority (ISA), a United Nations body, is drawing up regulations governing seabed mining in the high seas.

May 26, 2022

B2Gold to buy Aussie junior Oklo Resources

Deal is valued at A$90 million ($64m) or 17.25 cents per share, representing a 127% premium on Oklo’s closing price on Wednesday.

May 10, 2022

The Metals Company deep-water tests polymetallic nodule collector vehicle in Atlantic

Mining international waters is in the spotlight as companies are looking at minerals concentrated on the ocean floor that can be used in batteries for smart phones and electric vehicles.

May 6, 2022

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

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

April 26, 2022

Teck Resources strikes deal to earn into Chile copper project

Golden Rim's Loreto copper project is 120 km north of Teck’s Quebrada Blanca, and it is surrounded by operations run by BHP and Codelco.

April 12, 2022

Glencore to supply cobalt to GM in multi-year deal

General Motors will use cobalt from Glencore's Murrin Murrin operation in Australia in the batteries that power its EVs.

April 7, 2022

Analysts adjust higher metal price assumptions on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia's February invasion of Ukraine has triggered turmoil in commodity markets.

April 6, 2022

BHP’s Nickel West to be fully powered by renewables

The 12-year deal with Italy's Enel will supply BHP with 100% of the power needed at three of its major nickel mines in Western Australia.

April 5, 2022

Albemarle, Mineral Resources to speed up Wodgina lithium mine restart

The partners now expect first production from the idled lithium mine in May, to respond to "unprecedented” demand for the battery metal.

April 1, 2022

Serbian elections could improve chances for Rio Tinto’s lithium project

Should the country’s pro-mining president be re-elected, Rio Tinto could have a chance to have the licence for its Jadar project reinstated.