Focus on Minerals
Societe Generale drops ring-dealing membership of LME
The world's oldest and largest market for industrial metals has steadily lost members over the years for the ring.
Top Alberta Court allows appeal of coal miner’s exploration applications
Alberta's top court is allowing a southwestern ranching community to appeal applications for coal exploration permits.
Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations
The charges against state copper giant Codelco were filed over the management of its Talabre tailings dam at its Ministro Hales division.
Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile’s Atacama salt flat, study shows
Scientific study of satellite data shows Atacama salt flat sinking in areas heavily used for pumping by lithium miners.
Wolfspeed forecasts weak first-quarter revenue on manufacturing issues
Wolfspeed anticipates manufacturing issues that could affect its production capacity amid slowing EV sales.
Judge blocks Arizona lithium drilling that tribe says is threat to sacred lands
A judge halted lithium drilling in Arizona, siding with the Hualapai Tribe, who argue it threatens sacred land.
Copper giant Codelco invests in EVs, cacti as part of green makeover
Chilean mining company Codelco's sustainability gets a boost after global clients push for greener credentials in the copper industry.
Chile’s SQM posts 63% profit slump, expects lithium prices to stay weak
SQM profits slide despite record-high sale volumes of lithium due to the battery metal's price dropping.
North America sees 70% jump in data center supply in construction, CBRE report says
North American data center construction surged 70% year-over-year, driven by AI and cloud growth, CBRE reports.
