by Gordon Barratt | Jun 5, 2026 | News
Investment in electricity grids is set to become the single most important driver of copper demand over the coming decades, underpinning growth from renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs) and AI, says Wood Mackenzie head of copper research Charles Cooper. Speaking...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 5, 2026 | News
Russian Platinum plans to start production at its Arctic polymetallic project in November, the company’s owner said on Thursday. Currently only metals giant Nornickel produces platinum group metals (PGM) in Russia. Russian Platinum had planned to launch the first...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 5, 2026 | News
Major miners BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue are reported to have urged for closer coordination and potential government support as they respond to China’s reshaping of global iron ore purchasing through China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG). Iron ore is Australia’s...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 5, 2026 | News
Fresh international demand, tightening energy markets and the expansion of digital infrastructure are giving Australia’s coal industry renewed momentum. A changing global energy landscape is redefining the outlook for Australian coal, with investment and demand...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 4, 2026 | News
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won an order from Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of heavy building materials and solutions, to adapt and...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 4, 2026 | News
USA Rare Earth said recently, it will invest $1.2-billion to build a magnet manufacturing and rare earth metals facility in South Carolina, as it expands domestic production capacity. Shares of the company rose 5.9% to $31.1 in morning trade. The plant in Cherokee...
