EU seeks critical minerals deals with more African countriesSo far the EU has signed partnerships with countries such as Canada, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Ukraine.Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:41 am
Glencore said to prepare sweetened Teck bid as deadlock drags onThe situation remains fluid, and Glencore’s plans could still change,…Bloomberg News | May 30, 2023 | 3:49 pm
Column: Funds keep the bear pressure on copper as LME stocks riseFund positioning suggests many investors think copper could fall further…Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 9:05 am
Why prehistoric Brits fancied rare quartz Six thousand-year-old rock crystals reveal poorly investigated burial rites. Staff Writer | August 21, 2022 | 7:14 am
ERG halts iron ore supply to Russia’s MMK due to sanctions The United States included MMK in its latest round of sanctions this month. Reuters | August 19, 2022 | 7:53 am
Graphene becomes philosopher’s stone for extracting gold from e-waste “Graphene turns rubbish into gold, literally.” Staff Writer | August 19, 2022 | 6:14 am
World’s largest uranium miner Kazatomprom ups 2024 production goals The Kazakhstan-based miner aims to produce 25,000-25,500 tonnes in 2024, about 10% above levels targeted for 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2022 | 3:45 am
Column: Power is the big new problem for industrial metals supply Europe's power crunch is taking a rising toll on the region's industrial metals sector, writes Andy Home. Reuters | August 18, 2022 | 10:12 am
Five vital commodity industries are buckling under energy crisis Energy-intensive sectors such as steel, fertilizers, and aluminum are being forced to close factories or pass on soaring costs. Bloomberg News | August 18, 2022 | 5:50 am
Nyrstar’s shut Dutch smelter invigorates zinc bulls Nyrstar's decision to close the Budel smelter drove zinc on the LME to $3,819 a tonne on Tuesday, the highest since June 9. Reuters | August 17, 2022 | 10:11 am
Norsk Hydro shuts aluminum plant as Europe’s power woes deepen Europe’s energy crisis has claimed another victim in the power-hungry metals industry. Bloomberg News | August 17, 2022 | 8:56 am
To rescue 10 trapped miners, Mexico turns to German, US companies Engineers meanwhile are working on sealing off the Pinabete mine from the nearby Conchas Norte mine. Reuters | August 16, 2022 | 9:58 am