US awards record $6bn to back industrial emissions reduction projects

The US Energy Department on Monday announced $6 billion in federal funding to subsidize 33 industrial projects in 20 states to cut carbon emissions, saying the investment would support well-paying union jobs and boost US competitiveness.

Banks shying away from fossil fuels bolster private credit deals

Private credit managers are doing significantly more fossil-fuel deals now than just a few years ago, as they step into a void left by banks exiting assets they worry pose too big a climate risk.

Ferrexpo hit with corporate rights restrictions for Ukraine subsidiaries

Iron ore pellet producer Ferrexpo said a court has prohibited the transfer of ownership and other shares-related corporate rights of the company’s subsidiaries in Ukraine.

Ivanhoe Electric earns into 60% of nickel-copper project in Côte d’Ivoire

Ivanhoe Electric (NYSE American: IE) (TSX: IE) terest in the Samapleu-Grata nickel-copper project in Côte d’Ivoire after satisfying the expenditure requirements outlined in an agreement from three years ago.

China’s younger steel industry slows net zero path, BHP CEO says

China’s steel industry is young compared to Europe’s, and its transition to net zero may be slower as it takes a different path to reach government-mandated decarbonization goals, according to BHP Group Ltd.’s chief executive officer Mike Henry.

Iron ore price set for weekly gain on prospects of improving China demand

Iron ore futures were mixed on Friday, but set for a weekly gain on mounting anticipation of a pick up in demand in top consumer China amid signs of improving steel consumption.

Criminals’ attempt to kidnap Peruvian miners quashed

The Pataz Unified Command, whose members hail from the National Armed Forces and the National Police, detained three men in their mid-to-late twenties, who attempted to kidnap a group of miners in the La Libertad region, northwestern Peru.

Australia earmarks $550m for Arafura rare earths project

Australia will provide up to A$840 million ($550 million) for the first combined rare earths mine and refinery in the country’s Northern Territory, owned by Arafura Rare Earths, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday.

Russian diamond ban creates costly delays, Antwerp diamond dealers say

Antwerp’s diamond dealers face long and costly delays following an EU ban on Russian-origin diamonds that took effect on March 1 and has slowed imports, they say in a letter seen by Reuters.

Polish court allows Turow coal mine to stay open for now

A Polish coal mine near the Czech border will be able to continue operating for now, the state news agency PAP reported on Wednesday, following the latest in a series of contradictory court rulings.

Activist Tribeca asks Glencore to move main listing to Sydney

Activist investor Tribeca Investment Partners has called on Glencore to shift its primary listing from London to Sydney and abandon a plan to spin off its profitable coal business, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Liontown secures millions for Kathleen Valley

Liontown Resources has entered into a $550 million debt facility agreement to fund the development of its Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia.

Core Lithium CEO steps down following strategic review

Core Lithium produced 49,529 tonnes (t) of spodumene concentrate during the first half of the 2023–24 financial year (H1 FY24), amid the global lithium downturn and the resignation of its chief executive officer (CEO).

Syrah Resources to raise $65m for Mozambique, US projects

Australia’s Syrah Resources said on Wednesday it would raise A$98 million ($64.73 million) through a placement and an entitlement offer for funding its Balama graphite operations in Mozambique and its US-based Vidalia project.

Former Vale board member claims political influence in CEO succession

A former board member for Brazilian miner Vale said his decision to step down on Monday came after the firm’s succession process was conducted in a “manipulated manner,” according to his resignation letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Indonesia understates methane emissions from mining, report says

Methane emissions from Indonesia’s expanding coal mining sector are significantly underreported, jeopardizing the nation’s international climate commitments, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember.

US, Canada, Indigenous groups to collaborate on reducing river pollution from BC coal mines

The United States and Canada announced Monday they have agreed to cooperate to reduce and mitigate the impacts of water pollution from coal mines originating in British Columbia’s Elk-Kootenay watershed.

African Rainbow pauses Bokoni mine expansion plan after H1 profit fall

African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) said on Friday it was deferring plans to expand output at its Bokoni mine due to low platinum group metal (PGM) prices after reporting a 43% drop in its half-year profit.

BHP becomes first miner in Chile to exceed 40% female representation

BHP, the world’s largest miner, has come a long way in the matter of female representation in its workforce, particularly in Latin America, becoming this year the first mining company in Chile in which women account for 40.8% of its staff.

China coal group says peak demand imminent as clean power grows

China is rapidly approaching peak coal consumption, but the fossil fuel’s role in helping to address energy security concerns means its use will plateau for some time after that, according to the nation’s top industry association.

Brazil’s CSN net profit soars on mining performance

Brazilian steelmaker and mining group CSN’s net profit jumped by more than fourfold in the fourth quarter, sending its shares higher on Thursday on the back of a solid performance in its mining business.

Australia and Vietnam upgrade relations, to begin talks on critical minerals

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the country was raising ties with Vietnam to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership, with an annual dialogue on minerals amid a push to diversify supply chains away from China.

Platinum deficit in 2024 to be deeper than expected – WPIC

A global platinum deficit in 2024 will be deeper than previously expected as mines hit by low prices for palladium and rhodium cut supply, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) said, adding there were risks mine supplies could fall even further.

Platinum’s worst crisis in decades hits jobs in South Africa

South Africa’s platinum producers are in crisis, as slumping metal prices force jobs cuts and erode profits.

Graphjet Technology advances production timeline at Malaysia manufacturing plant

Graphjet, a developer of patented technologies to produce graphite and graphene directly from agricultural waste, announced Monday it has accelerated the timeline for its planned manufacturing plant in Malaysia.

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