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US, EU agree to start talks on critical minerals amid trade tensions

Biden and von der Leyen are meeting against a backdrop of European complaints that US subsidies will divert investment away from Europe.

Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 7:37 am

Ancient Romans failed to fully exploit rich silver deposit in Germany

New research confirms that Roman soldiers attempted to mine silver…

Staff Writer | March 10, 2023 | 5:51 am

Europe loses another smelter as energy crisis leaves deep scars

Speira Gmbh will shut its Rheinwork plant in Germany this…

Bloomberg News | March 9, 2023 | 8:01 am

Three workers die in Spanish potash mine collapse

Two of the dead were students at the Polytechnical University…

Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 7:44 am

One year after nickel fiasco, LME left with multiple headaches

The 146-year old exchange is fighting to mend its reputation…

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 5:25 am

Boliden sets extra dividend as metal price rise buoys profits

Company contended with increased maintenance and production disruptions at Harjavalta plant in Finland in 2021.

Reuters | February 11, 2022 | 7:22 am

Serbians stage tent protest in push for nationwide lithium mining ban

Activists have pledged to camp outside the presidential building until a permanent halt to lithium exploration and mining is ordered.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2022 | 4:05 am

UN advisers urge Sweden to stop mine in home of indigenous Sami

British company Beowulf Mining has sought a license for an iron ore mine and the Swedish government will announce its decision in coming months.

Reuters | February 10, 2022 | 10:12 am

Copper price highest since October on supply squeeze

"Copper held on major exchanges is now at alarming levels, representing just three days of global supply."

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 10, 2022 | 8:33 am

Nornickel’s core earnings jumped 37% in 2021

Nornickel's 2021 net profit stood at $6.97 billion, a 92% increase from 2020.

Reuters | February 10, 2022 | 7:23 am

Renault says it backs moratorium on deep-sea mining

In October, French President Emmanuel Macron identified deep seabed exploration as an investment priority for France.

Reuters | February 10, 2022 | 7:17 am

Russian arctic diamond miner ALMAR plans IPO next month

The diamond industry has rebounded since the start of the pandemic as stuck-at-home consumers bought stones.

Bloomberg News | February 10, 2022 | 7:11 am

Gates, Bezos-backed firm gets cash injection to find battery metals

KoBold Metals, which uses AI to create a “Google Maps” of the Earth’s crust, raised $192.5 million in its latest financing round.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2022 | 6:48 am

Tesla production in Berlin to start mid-March at earliest

Tesla is still awaiting final approval from local authorities to begin production.

Reuters | February 9, 2022 | 11:07 am

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