Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditions The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin. Reuters | March 16, 2024 | 8:17 pm
Poor forecasting triggers big writedowns for miners while some get lucky, study shows The research appears appropriate at a time when nickel and lithium prices have crashed from 2022 highs as gold has set new records. Colin McClelland | March 15, 2024 | 10:40 am
Column: Raw materials squeeze jolts copper out of its torpor The copper market has awoken from its year-long slumber. Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 7:55 am
Northern Dynasty takes EPA’s Pebble veto to court The company is seeking to vacate the EPA veto of its mine development at Pebble. Staff Writer | March 15, 2024 | 7:48 am
Copper price surges on supply threat as iron ore shows economic risks Prices for two of the world’s most important mined commodities are diverging quickly. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2024 | 7:14 am
Glencore’s Nordenham zinc smelter starts ramping up output The smelter in Germany halted production in 2022 because of surging power prices after Russia invaded Ukraine. Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 7:05 am
Cornish Metals CEO steps down Ken Armstrong, a non-executive director, will step in as interim CEO. Staff Writer | March 15, 2024 | 5:44 am
Congo, Chinese partners sign reviewed Sicomines copper-cobalt joint venture agreement Under the revised deal, both parties have agreed that China will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects in Congo. Reuters | March 14, 2024 | 12:50 pm
Africa to play ‘huge role’ in US critical mineral strategy, says Treasury’s No. 2 "We don't want to be overly reliant on any one country or any one company for global supply chains," says US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo. Reuters | March 14, 2024 | 10:52 am
