Glencore said to weigh selling stake in Kazakh miner KazzincThe company has already sold zinc assets in Peru, and some of its smaller copper operations.Bloomberg News | June 5, 2024 | 7:13 am
De Beers aims to rebrand as top jewellery groupDe Beers seeks becoming a leading luxury jewellery retailer as…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2024 | 5:26 am
EU asks Germany to add backstop to €1.8 billion coal exit payoutA state payment of as much as €1.2 billion to…Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 1:08 pm
New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria. Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 6:06 am
Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era. Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 5:08 am
Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 11:44 am
Trafigura delivers large amounts of aluminum to LME for lucrative rent deals Total aluminum stocks in LME warehouses climbed 88% this week, to the highest level since January 2022. Reuters | May 10, 2024 | 7:29 am
Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am
UK students to use AI, robotics to develop nuclear decommissioning solutions UK students are being challenged with developing a small robot capable of transporting nuclear waste. Staff Writer | May 10, 2024 | 6:32 am
Anglo American’s South Africa investors open to improved BHP bid The investors, who collectively hold more than 15% of Anglo American, told FT that BHP would need to sweeten its offer. Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 2:32 pm
Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region. Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 10:44 am
Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes. Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am