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LME’s proposal on coarse nickel powder needs more work on packaging The idea about the powder is part of a program to address low inventory levels and boost liquidity in electronic trading. Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 11:10 am
AI can accurately ‘envision’ corrosion-resistant alloys A new machine learning model enhances by 15% the predictive accuracy of corrosion behaviour and potential optimal alloy formulas. Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 6:12 am
HKEX remains committed to LME – CEO The metal industry has speculated whether HKEX might sell either the LME or its clearing house, LME Clear, after a chaotic period last year. Reuters | August 16, 2023 | 7:44 am
Citi buys large amounts of zinc for lucrative LME warehouse deal Much of the zinc going on LME warrant was sold into the system by Trafigura and Glencore. Reuters | August 16, 2023 | 7:33 am
Chaarat Gold sells Kapan mine in Armenia for $54.5 million Chaarat will focus now on developing its two Kyrgyz assets, particularly the Tulkubash open pit gold project. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2023 | 3:49 am
Weak demand sends near-term LME aluminum discount to highest since 2008 The LME benchmark three-month aluminum contract dropped to its lowest since July 7. Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 7:45 am
TechMet raises $200m to counter China’s critical minerals control Fresh equity will be deployed across TechMet’s ten assets, which aim at reducing the west’s dependence on China for critical minerals. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2023 | 2:58 am
European Green Metals expands land position at Olserum rare earth project in Sweden by ten-fold “Olserum is a scalable high value permanent magnet REE project that we believe has the potential to be Europe’s first REE mine,” EGM CEO says. Staff Writer | August 14, 2023 | 1:55 pm
Alrosa reports strong diamond sales despite sanctions The company reported a first-half net profit of $551 million. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 7:44 am