Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithiumOil companies plan to take advantage of emerging technologies to filter lithium from brine, as the world seeks to move away from fossil fuels.Reuters | March 11, 2024 | 10:21 am
China’s big policy meet offers little to excite commodity bullsThe National People’s Congress failed to deliver gains in the…Bloomberg News | March 11, 2024 | 10:07 am
Canadian miners lag in formal carbon reduction commitments – surveyLess than a quarter have formally committed to achieving all…Staff Writer | March 11, 2024 | 8:41 am
Congo sees expanded UAE mining investment, seeks Inga partners The plans signal an openness to new investors beyond the Chinese and European companies. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:39 am
Russia becomes UAE’s top gold source after being shut out of west The UAE has long been a key hub for precious metals, particularly from Africa and India. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:01 am
China exported no germanium, gallium in Aug after export curbs In July, China announced restrictions on the export of eight gallium and six germanium products. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 8:37 am
Uranium primed to extend rally on resurgent nuclear power, say analysts Uranium spot prices are expected to climb to $75-$80 a pound by end-December. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 8:30 am
Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am
Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 7:38 am
Alrosa suspends diamond supply for Sept-Oct – India’s trade body The move aims to avert a supply glut in the global market and aid diamond prices amid weak demand. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 7:34 am
Indonesia will not approve any new mining quotas for 2023 A new mining quota application system will be available to nickel miners from October and applications can be filed from November. Reuters | September 19, 2023 | 10:43 am
Iron ore price extends decline as concerns over Chinese property market persist Higher domestic supply also weighed on the key steelmaking ingredient. Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 9:17 am