New evidence solidifies Oman’s role as major copper provider during Bronze AgeSince copper ingots were usually further processed to make tools and other objects, they are only rarely unearthed in archaeological excavations.Staff Writer | June 11, 2023 | 6:26 am
Mining’s changing ESG landscapeDean Slocum and Chris Anderson of Acorn International on artisanal…Frik Els | June 9, 2023 | 1:25 pm
LME gets first request to list new nickel brand since cutting waiting timesThe exchange received an application to approve nickel produced by…Reuters | June 9, 2023 | 8:23 am
Shrinking stocks likely mean more LME metal price volatility Overall stocks in LME warehouses have fallen below 900,000 tonnes from levels above two million tonnes in January 2021. Reuters | May 30, 2022 | 6:27 am
American graphite producer wants to supply 30% of US, UK, European EVs by 2030 Urbix, the producer of anode-grade graphite known as coated spherical purified graphite, is expanding to Europe. Staff Writer | May 29, 2022 | 11:32 am
Glencore bribery cases draw in billionaire former executives The US government said that two former top Glencore executives were personally involved in corruption. Bloomberg News | May 29, 2022 | 10:00 am
Steel buyers demand huge discounts from Russian producers The country’s producers have seen their options dwindle as sanctions choke sales to the key European market. Bloomberg News | May 27, 2022 | 11:15 am
G7 countries say strict environmental rules needed for deep-sea mining The International Seabed Authority (ISA), a United Nations body, is drawing up regulations governing seabed mining in the high seas. Reuters | May 27, 2022 | 11:07 am
How sugar can help reduce CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants A new, sponge-like material made from sugar and alkali metal salts can efficiently trap carbon dioxide in its cavities. Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 6:06 am
Equinox and Sandstorm create new royalty company The two companies will sell royalties to Rosedale Resources to create Sandbox Royalties in a transaction worth $93.4 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2022 | 3:59 am
Glencore’s oil-price rigging puts spotlight back on benchmarks Billions of dollars of physical deals are set against the daily benchmarks, which also act as a reference price for big amounts of derivatives. Bloomberg News | May 26, 2022 | 3:29 pm
Column: Market turbulence won’t slow aluminum’s green drive The Chinese aluminum juggernaut has run out of momentum and smelters in Europe are powering down, writes Andy Home. Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 8:16 am