Lithium Hits ‘Ludicrous Mode’ as Battery Metal Extends 400% Gain

China EV makers’ targeting Western markets has ‘tremendous implications” for metal mix

New report says as Chinese automakers move into developed markets they bring with them cheaper nickel and cobalt-free batteries.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 10:05 pm

Rio Tinto CEO meets top executives at new Chinese ore-buying company

Mining majors are getting cheaper amid iron ore price rally

Slightly lower valuations may indicate shares still have upside.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 12:52 pm

China iron ore price plunges nearly 10% after a record-setting rally

The iron ore price surged to a record $237.57 per tonne in New York on Wednesday as strong Chinese demand continued to outpace supply, but analysts were not convinced the price run had legs.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 10:33 am

Covid-19: A window of opportunity for Ontario

PureGold mine enters final stages of ramp-up

The company anticipates declaring commercial production this quarter.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 9:32 am

KGHM might sell more small mines, says deputy head

KGHM to sell its smaller mines outside Poland

The company plans to reinvest the proceeds in its domestic operations.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 9:16 am

Goldman Analysts Say Markets Yet to Grasp Full IRA Impact

First large-scale, offshore wind project in the US gets greenlight

The Vineyard Wind project is expected to generate 30 gigawatts of energy from offshore wind by 2030, enough power for 400,000 homes.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 6:06 am

BHP, Vale, Rio launch challenge to encourage haul truck electrification

BHP, Vale, Rio Tinto launch challenge to encourage haul truck electrification

The mining giants are joining forces in the Charge On Innovation Challenge to attract innovators to develop new concepts for large-scale haul truck electrification systems.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 12, 2021 | 7:22 pm