Kremlin, facing diamond ban, says EU sanctions have ‘boomerang effect’EU diplomatic sources said last week the proposal under discussion was to ban direct diamond imports from Russia from Jan. 1.Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:04 am
Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supplyThe surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry…Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:40 am
EU proposes to ban Russian diamonds from start of 2024The proposal is part of a new sanctions package to…Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:02 am
Inside Germany’s renewable energy boondoggle For all their successes building Europe’s strongest economy, the Germans have made some pretty dumb moves regarding energy policy. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 6, 2023 | 3:19 pm
Germany could reach deal with US over IRA in critical minerals German Economy Minister said there was a chance that de facto free-trade status could be reached between Europe and the United States. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 2:23 pm
US plans 200% tariff on Russia aluminum as soon as this week The move against aluminum also continues efforts by the US and European Union to blunt Russia’s role as global commodities powerhouse. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 10:01 am
Savannah Resources aims to cut Portugal lithium mine’s direct emissions to zero The Barroso project's indirect emissions could be lowered by 54% from the original estimate, thanks to a reduction in power needs. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2023 | 8:25 am
Australian startup Recharge to buy failed Britishvolt Recharge Industries will simultaneously work on Britishvolt’s planned “gigafactory” in England and a plant in Australia. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2023 | 5:29 am
Burkina Faso denies favouring Nordgold over gold mine permit Burkina Faso did not award a mining permit to Nordgold because it is a Russian company, its mines minister said. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 5:00 am
Aurubis Q1 profit drops on high power prices; optimistic for full year Aurubis posted a fall of about 24% in quarterly earnings on Monday. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 4:16 am
Sibanye-Stillwater gets key permit for Keliber lithium project With Keliber, Sibanye-Stillwater seeks a foothold in the European battery metals market. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 3:48 am
UK grid asks coal reserve to prepare as cold snap looms The Uniper SE-owned unit at the Ratcliffe plant in central England is warming and will be ready to provide power by 12:25 p.m. London time on Tuesday. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2023 | 12:51 pm