Germany eyes critical materials fund of as much as $1.1 billionThe amount is around half that previously being considered, however, reflecting new spending constraints.Bloomberg News | June 26, 2023 | 9:42 am
Nerves on edge as exchanges, funds await ruling in LME nickel caseExchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of…Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:33 am
Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expertUniversity of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says…Staff Writer | June 25, 2023 | 11:50 am
LME blocks new metal from Russia’s UMMC after UK sanctions The move is by far the most significant restriction on Russian supplies by the world’s main metals market since the invasion of Ukraine. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2022 | 1:53 pm
De Beers rough diamond sales for eighth cycle of the year at $500 million Sales declined 21.6% from the previous Sight but were flat compared to the same period last year. Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 12:56 pm
Banning Russian aluminum would create uncertainty about LME’s role – Rusal Rusal, the world's largest aluminum producer outside China, is expected to account for 6% of global supplies of the metal this year. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 9:20 am
Engine parts makers must cross ‘valley of death’ to reach EV era Auto engine parts makers eyeing the promising electric-vehicle market are dealing with a severe case of delayed gratification. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:34 am
Column: Australia sees longer commodity boost from Russia’s Ukraine war Australia expects a boost to its commodity export earnings caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to last into 2024. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:19 am
Ukraine opposes Belarus bid to lead conflict diamond organization Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to push its ally Belarus to the top of an international diamond certification body. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:12 am
Glencore to place Nordenham zinc smelter on care and maintenance The smelter produces around 165,000 tonnes of zinc and zinc alloys per year, according to its website. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:07 am
Fortescue doubles green hydrogen spending as Europe push expands The world's fourth largest iron ore producer said it would more than double the planned capital spending in its green power arm this fiscal year. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2022 | 4:22 pm
Alcoa urges LME not to accept Russian metal to avert ‘crisis’ What will happen to Russian metal is one of the hottest topics of debate among traders. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2022 | 2:17 pm