How liquid metals may help ‘green’ the chemical industry

Researchers have tested a new technique they hope can replace energy-intensive chemical engineering processes that rely on catalysts made from solid materials.

Staff Writer | November 16, 2023 | 6:06 am

IGO stands by incoming CEO, despite Rio Tinto sacking him

The Australian battery metals producer expects Rio Tinto's former aluminum boss, Ivan Vella, to start as CEO in December, as planned.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2023 | 5:56 am

Monarch Mining under creditor protection in last-ditch effort to avoid bankruptcy

PwC will oversee the company’s activities during the process, which has already seen the resignations of four directors.

Staff Writer | November 16, 2023 | 3:28 am

Australia’s Galan signs lithium supply deal with Glencore

Glencore has also offered to provide a financing prepayment facility between $70 million and $100 million.

Reuters | November 15, 2023 | 2:40 pm

Canada’s Lassonde ‘mystified’ by Teck choice of Glencore bid for coal unit

Pierre Lassonde said his consortium's offer was credible and comparable to what Teck's board accepted from Glencore.

Reuters | November 15, 2023 | 12:34 pm

Billionaire lithium crashers hamper Australian deals, miners say

The country’s lithium industry has seen a frenzy of deals this year.

Bloomberg News | November 15, 2023 | 10:58 am

Codelco cuts cocktail party, tables in key Asia copper event amid restructuring

Codelco chairman has said the company is reassessing the costs of upgrades to the life of its mines.

Reuters | November 15, 2023 | 10:51 am

Rio Tinto fires former head of aluminum division on info breach

Ivan Vella, who has spent two decades at the mining giant, was already due to leave the company in December.

Reuters | November 15, 2023 | 10:39 am

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