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EU proposes to ban Russian diamonds from start of 2024

The proposal is part of a new sanctions package to curb Russia's ability to finance its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:02 am

Industry pens open letter to universities on the importance of materials, minerals & mining

Six organisations have signed an open letter to UK university…

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:46 am

EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium

The miner, which already produces key battery metals including copper…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2023 | 4:07 am

Nickel crisis shows LME could learn from China, Minmetals says

The LME has drawn fire from all sides since a…

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 12:52 pm

Citi delivers around $155 million worth of zinc for rent deal

The US bank is expanding its footprint in metals after…

Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 11:03 am

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Scientists synthesize rare earth element key for biomedical research

Ireland-based researchers have developed a method for the synthesis of cerium, a rare earth mineral that holds promise for the treatment of diseases associated with inflammation, including cancer.

Staff Writer | March 8, 2023 | 5:10 am

LME faces further legal action in London court

The exchange is facing further legal action in London by a company called Double Eight Ltd.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 10:09 am

AQR leads 10 hedge funds suing LME over nickel trade debacle

AQR and DRW Commodities alongside others are seeking around £80 million, according to the LME.

Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 10:16 am

Newly discovered protein supports efficient refining of REEs

Switzerland-based researchers discovered lanpepsy, a protein which specifies rare earth elements and discriminates them from other minerals and metals.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2023 | 6:06 am

EU, US working on deal to make EV minerals eligible for tax credits

The EU official said an agreement could come as early as next week.

Reuters | March 3, 2023 | 6:31 pm

Jewelry maker Pandora targets recycled gold

The jewelry maker on Friday sold a debut €500 million sustainability-linked bond with a five-year maturity,

Bloomberg News | March 3, 2023 | 11:00 am

Column: Automakers rush in where miners fear to tread

It's a useful reminder that going upstream can be a high-risk business for even the biggest automotive companies.

Reuters | March 3, 2023 | 7:57 am

UK regulator launches enforcement probe into LME nickel trading halt

The suspension on March 8 came after prices doubled to more than $100,000/t in a matter of hours

Reuters | March 3, 2023 | 7:30 am

Cyanobacteria efficiently extract rare earths from mine wastewater

Researchers have found that cyanobacteria can efficiently absorb rare earth elements from wastewater.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2023 | 6:06 am

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