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Endeavour Mining says it fired CEO for ‘serious misconduct’

The removal of Sébastien de Montessus follows an investigation by the board into an irregular payment instruction of $5.9 million issued by him.

Bloomberg News | January 4, 2024 | 10:41 am

New hub starts commercial production of recycled rare earths in the UK

A rare earths hub has been set up by the…

Staff Writer | January 3, 2024 | 6:15 am

EU adds Alrosa and its CEO to sanctions list

Alrosa accounts for over 90% of all Russian diamond production.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2024 | 3:08 am

China restores coal tariffs in threat to Russian exporters

Russia’s monthly coal sales to China have declined since peaking…

Bloomberg News | January 2, 2024 | 1:34 am

Two-dimensional supercrystals harvest solar energy efficiently to produce hydrogen

A new two-dimensional supercrystal generates hydrogen from formic acid with the help…

Staff Writer | December 29, 2023 | 11:02 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

Trafigura leadership faces reshuffle as COO departs

Mike Wainwright, one of the three most powerful executives at Trafigura, will leave at the end of March 2024.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2023 | 10:08 am

Spain to invest $2.3 billion in S. African energy transition

South Africa produced an energy-transition plan last year that estimated it will need 1.5 trillion rand ($82 billion) in investment over the next five years.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2023 | 8:37 am

Anglo American to build green hydrogen hub in central Chile

The project, focused on innovation and new technologies, would involve building facilities around Santiago and the Valparaiso coastal region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2023 | 10:10 am

Australia to work with Germany on critical minerals study

Australia is looking to partner with friendly nations to build up its value adding industry.

Reuters | April 6, 2023 | 10:05 am

Germany’s Stolberg lead smelter reopens after sale to Trafigura

The Stolberg plant largely supplies European battery producers with lead.

Reuters | April 6, 2023 | 7:39 am

De Beers finds diamond within a diamond, names it the “Beating Heart”

The 0.33-carat rough diamond has an internal cavity enclosing a smaller loose diamond, which moves around within the space.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2023 | 5:23 am

Eldorado secures 80% of Skouries gold-copper project funding

The $744m financing facility is expected to cover the bulk of the investment needed to finish construction of the mine in northern Greece.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2023 | 5:57 am

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