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US optimistic it will reach critical minerals deal with EU

After signing a minerals deal with Japan in March, the US, along with both the EU and Britain, is now seeking similar agreements.

Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 8:33 am

What may be the world’s largest white hydrogen deposit discovered by accident

White hydrogen is a primary energy source as it is…

Staff Writer | October 1, 2023 | 10:52 am

Glencore may look elsewhere for recycling hub after Italy rejects fast-track approval

Glencore and Li-Cycle planned to develop a recycling hub in Portovesme…

Reuters | October 1, 2023 | 8:15 am

Kazatomprom to end uranium production cuts in 2025

For seven years including 2023, the company has produced 20%…

Reuters | September 29, 2023 | 6:37 am

Tajikistan or Britain? Origin of famous Bronze Age tin ingots sparks controversy

A new study refutes previous findings that assigned the tin…

Staff Writer | September 29, 2023 | 6:06 am

US floats new steel, aluminum tariffs based on carbon emissions

Countries with emissions exceeding the standards would pay higher tariffs when exporting metals to countries with lower emissions.

Reuters | December 7, 2022 | 6:09 pm

LME draws takeover interest from rivals after nickel crisis

Intercontinental Exchange made an approach to buy the LME earlier this year from owner Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, sources say.

Bloomberg News | December 7, 2022 | 11:22 am

Britain approves first new coal mine in decades despite climate targets

The Woodhouse Colliery would take two years to build at a cost estimated in 2019 of 165 million pounds.

Reuters | December 7, 2022 | 10:30 am

Nyrstar’s Auby zinc plant on care and maintenance until further notice

High power prices have spurred suspensions and cutbacks by smelters throughout Europe.

Reuters | December 7, 2022 | 8:11 am

Glencore asks Russian court to halt Sberbank’s 117m euro claim, move hearings to Singapore

Russia's largest lender is seeking to recover debt and penalties from Glencore Energy UK Ltd over two agreements.

Reuters | December 7, 2022 | 7:59 am

Russian coal exports come roaring back after EU loosens curbs

Europe is still not allowed to import Russian coal, but European companies are now allowed to ship the commodity to third countries.

Bloomberg News | December 7, 2022 | 7:47 am

EU photovoltaics project pushes for transparency, literally

The IMPRESSIVE project has taken on the challenge of developing transparent photovoltaic cells that can be integrated into large surfaces.

Staff Writer | December 7, 2022 | 6:41 am

European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT

The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days.

Reuters | December 6, 2022 | 8:18 am

US, EU weigh climate-based tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum

The move would mark a novel approach, as the US and EU would seek to use tariffs -- usually employed in trade disputes -- to further their climate agenda.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2022 | 2:43 pm

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