Activists fighting coal mine expansion in Germany in standoff with policeActivists gathered in Lützerath as the mid-January deadline for demolishing the village to make room for a coal mine expansion approaches.Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 12:15 pm
Glencore sells warehousing unit Access WorldAccess World Group was founded in 1933 and acquired by…Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 9:20 am
The View from England: When copper production was dominated by the WelshThe U.K. no longer springs to mind as a mining…Chris Hinde | January 6, 2023 | 6:16 am
Sigma Broking to become first new LME ring member in 14 years Sigma has applied to join eight other banks and brokers that trade in the ring or open outcry. Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 8:01 am
How Life Cycle Assessments can enhance ‘green’ mining techniques Britain-based researchers say ‘cradle to grave’ evaluation at the outset of new metal mining explorations can mitigate against negative environmental impacts. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 4, 2021 | 6:06 am
The king of oil bets on batteries for a green world Once one of the world's most powerful oil traders, Alex Beard is now raising money to build a portfolio of strategic battery sites across the UK. Reuters | October 1, 2021 | 12:13 pm
Czechs want Polish deal over disputed coal mine to last longer term, minister says Talks to end the dispute over the Turow mine got stuck on Thursday over the length the agreement should be valid, Reuters | October 1, 2021 | 7:45 am
Li-ion battery recycling market to reach $31bn per year by 2040 — report IDTechEx says that, in two decades, over 50% of the world's spent li-ion batteries will be recycled in China. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 1, 2021 | 6:06 am
London’s beleaguered metals ring gets contrarian bet on revival Futures dealer Sigma Broking plans to take a seat on the London Metal Exchange’s famous open-outcry trading floor next month. Bloomberg News | September 30, 2021 | 9:59 am
Russia submits proposed mining tax changes to the parliament The taxes will affect Russian producers of steel, coking coal and fertilisers, as well as mixed ore. Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 8:07 am
Europe urged to launch fund to spur rare earth magnet output Companies could be offered tax breaks as part of a plan for the EU to produce a fifth of its own rare earth magnet demand by 2030. Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 7:47 am
Nornickel to stick with dividend policy in 2021, CEO says Company will stick with its policy of paying out 60% of core earnings in dividends for 2021. Reuters | September 29, 2021 | 7:38 am