Global commodity trading profits topped $100 billion for second-best year everWhile earnings fell from 2022’s blockbuster records, profits across the sector still easily eclipsed prior highlights such as in 2008-2009.Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 7:57 am
Put sanctions on Russian-origin aluminum, not on Rusal, industry group saysSo far, sanctions have not been imposed, but they are…Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 7:23 am
Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – reportThe 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in…Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 7:19 am
Portugal’s Lusorecursos gets environmental OK for lithium mine That puts the project in the northern Montalegre area near the Spanish border and with a planned investment of 650 million euros. Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 10:07 am
Sweden’s H2 Green Steel raises $1.6bn for Boden plant Boden is expected to be the world's first large-scale green steel plant. Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 9:59 am
US, EU plan new steel tariffs aimed at China, others The measures would primarily target imports from China that benefit from non-market practices. Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 8:32 am
ICMM releases guidelines to tackle Scope 3 emissions Document provides a standardised framework for mining and metals firms to calculate and disclose their value chain emissions. MINING.COM Editor | September 7, 2023 | 3:51 am
BlackRock voted against Glencore’s climate progress report Glencore has said it plans to run down its mines by the mid-2040s. Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 11:45 am
EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals The industry committee of the European Parliament will vote on its position on Thursday on the Critical Raw Materials Act. Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 10:40 am
Israeli tycoon Steinmetz held in Cyprus on Romanian warrant Beny Steinmetz was sentenced in December 2020 to five years in prison for an illegal property scheme. Bloomberg News | September 5, 2023 | 8:14 am
Swiss research-backed company plans to bring solid-state battery to market Switzerland-based researchers say it is time to rethink battery technology. Staff Writer | September 5, 2023 | 6:06 am
Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 3:54 am