How much does the US depend on Russian uranium?Despite a new uranium ban being discussed in Congress, the US is still heavily dependent on Russian uranium.Visual Capitalist - Elements | March 15, 2024 | 9:10 am
Glencore’s Nordenham zinc smelter starts ramping up outputThe smelter in Germany halted production in 2022 because of…Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 7:05 am
Cornish Metals CEO steps downKen Armstrong, a non-executive director, will step in as interim…Staff Writer | March 15, 2024 | 5:44 am
Birmingham scientists partner with CoTec to develop disruptive technologies for mineral extraction Recycling technology originally developed by materials scientists allows extraction of rare earth magnets from scrap and redundant equipment. Staff Writer | September 4, 2023 | 8:14 am
Copper crime ring is latest scandal to rock the metals world Aurubis revealed this week it has uncovered a large-scale fraud involving shipments of scrap metal that it uses to feed its copper smelters. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2023 | 11:30 am
Oxygen “whiffs” play a role in the formation of ore deposits Oxygen “whiffs" may have changed the earth’s mantle, altering the continental crust's composition and forming ore deposits. Staff Writer | September 3, 2023 | 7:53 am
Another Glencore veteran departs as trader Popovic retires Glencore's co-head of zinc and copper trading Nick Popovic is retiring after more than 30 years. Bloomberg News | September 1, 2023 | 11:18 am
It’s getting harder to find mining engineers a green world needs In regions like Canada and the US, enrollment or graduation from university courses related to mining engineering slipped in recent years. Bloomberg News | September 1, 2023 | 10:18 am
Talga keeps permit for graphite mine in Sweden The Swedish Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to appeal the grant of a permit for Talga's Nunasvaara graphite mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2023 | 6:49 am
BHP speeds up Jansen project in Saskatchewan despite falling potash prices Construction outlays at the site 180 km north of Regina are planned to rise to $1 billion from $647 million. Colin McClelland | August 31, 2023 | 11:51 am
Europe’s top copper producer Aurubis hit by huge metals scam The company said related damages might be in the low, three-digit-million-euro range. Bloomberg News | August 31, 2023 | 10:22 am
Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions. Staff Writer | August 31, 2023 | 6:39 am