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Whitehaven hits out at dissident investor’s ‘failure’ after BHP mines deal

Hedge fund and a minority investor Bell Rock is against the miner's decision on the recent $4.1 billion acquisition of BHP's metallurgical coal mines.

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 7:46 am

Nornickel starts sulphur dioxide capture in Russia’s most polluted city

The miner launched a multi-billion dollar project aimed at reducing…

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 7:41 am

De Beers output falls amid Venetia mine transition

De Beers stopped its 30-year open pit mining operations at…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2023 | 8:00 am

How Romans pioneered silver recycling

Gold impurities in silver coins and lead pollution in Greenland…

Staff Writer | October 24, 2023 | 6:30 am

Stellantis to enter JV with Orano to recycle electric car batteries

JV will produce materials known as 'black mass' or 'active…

Reuters | October 24, 2023 | 6:06 am

Goldman says commodities will gain 43% in 2023 as supply shortages bite

The bank sees copper jumping to $10,050 a tonne from around $8,400.

Bloomberg News | December 15, 2022 | 8:30 am

US sanctions Russia’s richest tycoon, Nornickel boss Potanin

The action against Potanin was part of a broader sanctions package the Treasury Department rolled out Thursday.

Bloomberg News | December 15, 2022 | 8:24 am

Norsk Hydro to raise capex, cut more costs

About half of Europe's aluminum production has been shut down as a result of a surge in energy costs since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 8:13 am

Eldorado Gold board okays Skouries gold-copper project restart

Eldorado’s focus now shifts to project execution, with first production at the mine expected in the second half of 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2022 | 6:47 am

Germany entirely dependent on imports for 14 critical raw materials – study

In the case of rare earths, Germany is more than 90% dependent on supplies from China.

Reuters | December 14, 2022 | 10:40 am

UK’s largest money laundering prosecution heads for a retrial

Prosecutors said gold bars and grain were purchased using the laundered funds for ultimate export to Dubai.

Bloomberg News | December 14, 2022 | 9:55 am

Vulcan Energy delays lithium output target by a year

Company is around a year behind schedule to reach an annual capacity of 40,000 t because of supply chain delays.

Reuters | December 14, 2022 | 7:40 am

Gold extracted from SIM cards can be used to make painkillers

Researchers have developed processes for extracting gold from e-waste and using it in drug manufacturing.

Staff Writer | December 14, 2022 | 6:06 am

Europe reaches historic deal to put pollution price on imports

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will cover carbon-intensive sectors such as cement, steel, aluminum fertilizers and electricity production and hydrogen.

Bloomberg News | December 13, 2022 | 7:24 am

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