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Berkeley to take uranium mine dispute with Spain to arbitration

The Retortillo project, Berkeley's main asset, received preliminary approval in 2013 but has since run into hurdles.

Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 4:29 am

Vulcan Energy starts its first lithium chloride production in Germany

The German government has created a €1.1 billion investment fund…

Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 3:42 pm

Vitol CEO confirms energy trading giant is getting into metals

The world’s biggest independent commodities trader is expanding beyond oil,…

Bloomberg News | April 10, 2024 | 3:24 pm

Eramet reaches agreement to continue SLN’s New Caledonia operations

Its nickel subsidiary SLN is locked in a dispute with…

Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 10:51 am

Trafigura is using late founder as scapegoat on bribes, son says

Trafigura last month admitted that Claude Dauphin had approved bribe…

Bloomberg News | April 10, 2024 | 9:39 am

What electricity sources power the world?

Coal still leads the charge when it comes to electricity, representing 35.4% of global power generation.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | September 12, 2023 | 12:09 pm

Almina-Minas halts zinc and lead concentrate operations at Aljustrel

Profitability has become a problem for zinc producers in Europe facing sliding prices and rising production costs.

Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 7:45 am

HB Antwerp co-founders clash over gem trader’s future as Botswana deal looms

The government of Botswana said in March that it had agreed to buy a 24% stake in the diamond processor and trader.

Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 10:13 am

Rainbow Rare Earths signs supply agreement with UK-based alloy manufacturer

LCM is currently the only rare earth metal and alloy manufacturing facility in the UK.

Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 8:33 am

Russia’s largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production

The long-awaited Udokan project in Russia's far east is coming on stream at a challenging time.

Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:12 am

Scotgold shares halted as firm’s future in limbo

Scotgold said financing talks were at an “advanced stage”, but it it risks going into administration if it fails to secure investment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2023 | 7:05 am

How to optimize cement production to reduce limestone use

Researchers are working to make it easier to steer cement production towards a lower climate impact.

Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 6:06 am

US lags behind China, India, EU when it comes to battery recycling – report

The US still needs to deploy the necessary infrastructure to match the recycling pace of those regions, a recent report by IDTechEx shows.

Staff Writer | September 10, 2023 | 11:24 am

India forges global biofuel alliance in push toward net-zero aim

Biofuel adoption is aimed at reducing emissions in the transportation and industrial sectors.

Bloomberg News | September 9, 2023 | 11:05 pm

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