Global diamond trade fractures under the weight of Russia sanctions

Russian mining giant Alrosa supplies about a third of the world’s raw gems, and US sanctions against the company are causing panic in the industry.

Bloomberg News | May 12, 2022 | 3:43 pm

Uzbek copper producer plans local IPO this year

Previously, state-owned AGKM planned the placement of shares by the end of 2024, but the authorities have decided to carry out a local listing first.

Reuters | May 12, 2022 | 7:52 am

Cobalt tops Critical Materials Risk Index

In addition to ESG risks linked to its extraction, cobalt is at the top of the list because only two countries are in charge of producing and refining the battery metal.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2022 | 5:05 am

Panasonic seeing robust Tesla demand for batteries, development

Panasonic has been scouting sites in Oklahoma and Kansas for its multibillion-dollar factory.

Bloomberg News | May 11, 2022 | 8:55 am

India eases green rules for coal mines to tackle fuel crisis

Some existing sites will be able to raise production by a further 10% without requiring new impact assessments.

Bloomberg News | May 11, 2022 | 8:31 am

Desperate for coal, India’s metal makers hunt for fuel overseas

A coal crisis in India has forced producers of sponge iron to scour the planet for supplies to keep their mills running.

Bloomberg News | May 9, 2022 | 7:51 am

Indonesian president plans to meet Elon Musk over nickel

Representatives of Tesla were currently in Indonesia and due to visit the nickel production hub of Morawali on Sulawesi island.

Reuters | May 9, 2022 | 7:32 am

South Korea hunts tungsten treasure in race for rare minerals

Blue tungsten winking from the walls of abandoned mine shafts could be a catalyst for South Korea's bid to break China's dominance of critical minerals.

Reuters | May 9, 2022 | 7:16 am

Blast at India’s Tata Steel coke plant injures three contract workers

Three contract workers were injured in a blast at one of Tata's coke plant units in the eastern state of Jharkhand.

Reuters | May 7, 2022 | 1:35 pm

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