Industrial metals blast off as energy crisis drags down supply

Friday’s gains come after the benchmark index of six base metals on the LME rose to an all-time peak in the previous session.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 15, 2021 | 11:40 am

Power crunch hits Europe’s silicon and zinc supplies for renewables

European power prices have rocketed this year mainly due to the rising price of natural gas used for power generation and heating, low renewable energy output and higher carbon prices.

Reuters | October 15, 2021 | 9:00 am

Copper price soars to new high as stockpiles hit 47-year low

Copper price up 12% this week as LME warehouses empty out and inflation pressures rise across the globe.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 15, 2021 | 8:23 am

Alrosa says global stock of rough diamonds “minimal”

The world’s top diamond miner by output says demand increase has not been met with any "meaningful" supply response.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2021 | 6:13 am

Canadian companies to use Czech manganese for li-ion battery cathode materials

Sourcing the metal from the Chvaletice project, Euro Manganese will develop manganese products for use in cathode materials made by Nano One.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 15, 2021 | 6:06 am

Glencore looks to recycle electronic metal waste in UK

Glencore will find out this month whether it will be able to build an electronics recycling facility in the UK, which could be operational within 18 months.

Reuters | October 14, 2021 | 11:38 am