The government is expected to decide next week whether to allow the mine in Cumbria, northwest England.

Helios scientists discovered that technology created for a reactor built to extract oxygen and iron from regolith could also be used to extract 99% pure iron from iron ore.

Price has reached its current elevated levels on the back of strong demand from Europe.

Germany warned that Russia’s moves to slash Europe’s natural gas supplies risked sparking a collapse in energy markets.

The problem is how long will it take for that future to become reality, writes Clyde Russell.

European powerhouse Germany is in the middle of one of its biggest energy crises in recent times as Russia reduces gas supply through Nord Stream, the biggest pipeline to the region.

This year’s standout inflation trade of backing commodities is coming under pressure on concern a recession will curb demand for raw materials.