US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2022 | 4:05 am
De Beers sale shows stronger US and Chinese demand De Beers sold $650m of diamonds, slightly up from $604m at the previous sale this year, but higher than the $477m this time in 2021. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2022 | 10:13 am
Chile copper workers begin nationwide strike over smelter closure News of the strike comes amid an historic $583 million reinvestment plan for Codelco announced by the government. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2022 | 7:01 am
Lithium Power to become sole owner of Chile project Lithium Power is merging with its JV partners on the Maricunga project in Chile to become the asset’s sole owner. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2022 | 3:31 am
Tesla lithium supplier targets first shipment by year-end Australia’s Core Lithium is expected to supply Tesla with up to 110,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate over four years. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2022 | 6:56 am
Glencore unit pleads guilty to bribery in Africa Glencore Energy admitted to paying more than $28 million in bribes to secure preferential access to oil in five countries. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2022 | 3:48 am
Alamos Gold kicks off production at new Mexican mine La Yaqui Grande will extend gold production from the Mulatos mine by five years to 2027 and is expected to churn out 123,000 ounces per year. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2022 | 8:04 am
Vedanta selling halted copper smelter, four years later The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu closed it in 2018 after 13 people died when police opened fire on protesters. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2022 | 4:01 am
Glencore trading profit poised for best-ever year Glencore expects adjusted operating profit to exceed $3.2bn for the first half of the year amid "unprecedented" market environment. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2022 | 6:44 am
Miners must invest in critical minerals or risk energy transition – report The world's largest miners are in excellent financial shape to lead global transition to clean energy, says PwC. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2022 | 3:51 am
