Replacing coal with biofuels in lime kilns not as ‘green’ as previously thoughtThe different properties of biofuels pose serious challenges to the idea of reducing CO2 emissions from lime kilns, new research has found.Staff Writer | December 27, 2023 | 6:29 am
Will 2024 be the year for precious metals?Gold and silver have both held up quite well despite…Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | December 26, 2023 | 11:36 am
When science meets art: recycled metal and lab-grown gemsDesigns by British artist Anabela Chan rely on lab-grown diamonds,…Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 9:37 am
Mercedes-Benz is “able and willing” to invest capital in mining – CEO The company has opened up a raw materials office in Canada to further discussions in the region on sourcing raw materials. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
BMW bets on design and recycling, not mining, to lower battery costs Automaker not planning to take stakes in mines. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 12:29 pm
LME launches sweeping plan to revive nickel contract The LME plans to work with China's Qianhai Mercantile Exchange (QME) to launch trading in lower nickel grades. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 10:49 am
MKS PAMP, UBS launch carbon neutral gold-backed ETF ETF is the first of its kind, backed by carbon neutral gold bars certified by the global climate consultancy the Carbon Trust. Staff Writer | March 29, 2023 | 11:01 am
Arafura Rare Earths gets $600m loan guarantee from German insurer The guarantee is subject to Arafura entering supply deals with German firms. Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 9:51 am
US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week. Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 9:16 am
Nuclear row looms over EU renewable energy talks Negotiators from EU countries and the European Parliament are meeting to reach a deal on how fast to expand renewable energy sources this decade. Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 8:19 am
Nutrien CEO says fertilizer supply to stay tight in 2023 Shipments out of major exporters Belarus and Russia are still at least partially constrained. Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 8:11 am