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Trafigura denies knowing that nickel deals with Gupta were fake

One of the world’s largest commodity traders revealed it had lost more than half a billion dollars after buying cargoes of nickel from Gupta’s companies, only to discover that they contained much lower value materials.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2023 | 2:37 pm

G7 announcement on Russian diamond ban expected by end of month

The G7 held a technical meeting last week to discuss…

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 10:11 am

US will extend EU metals tariff exemption if needed

The US suspended import tariffs of 25% on EU steel…

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 9:06 am

Whitehaven hits out at dissident investor’s ‘failure’ after BHP mines deal

Hedge fund and a minority investor Bell Rock is against…

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 7:46 am

Nornickel starts sulphur dioxide capture in Russia’s most polluted city

The miner launched a multi-billion dollar project aimed at reducing…

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 7:41 am

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Export restrictions may threaten the green transition, OECD says

The restrictions have increased more than five-fold in the last decade to a point where 10% of the global value of exports is subject to at least one measure, the OECD says.

Bloomberg News | April 11, 2023 | 10:20 am

More than half of aluminum in LME warehouses produced in Russia

The exchange has not banned Russian metals from being traded and stored in its system since Moscow invaded Ukraine.

Reuters | April 11, 2023 | 7:53 am

Kazatomprom sees clients switching from Russia

Some nuclear plants in Europe, which previously sourced uranium from Russia, are seeking contracts from 2025, Kazatomprom CEO said.

Bloomberg News | April 11, 2023 | 7:33 am

Glencore to offer lithium batteries recycling services in Spain and Portugal

It has partnered with waste management services provider FCC Ámbito and Spanish energy firm Iberdrola to offer battery recycling services.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2023 | 5:03 am

G-7 nations tussle over bid to phase out coal power by 2030

The EU, the US and Japan have expressed reservations about a UK proposal to phase out out domestic coal power generation by 2030.

Bloomberg News | April 11, 2023 | 4:30 am

One of Teck Resources’ top investors backs separation plan

Egerton Capital UK said it will support proposal to separate Teck's base metals and a coal businesses in upcoming shareholders vote.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2023 | 3:26 am

Five key charts to watch in global commodities this week

The Biden administration is expected this week to propose the toughest-ever curbs on pollution from new cars and light trucks.

Bloomberg News | April 10, 2023 | 7:29 am

Gold-based drugs hold potential as new antibiotics

New research has identified 19 gold-based compounds with the potential to treat multidrug-resistant superbugs.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2023 | 6:06 am

Researchers find unexpected link between Benin Bronzes and Germany

New research shows that the renowned Benin Bronzes are composed of metal sourced from Germany.

Staff Writer | April 9, 2023 | 7:16 am

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