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A fraught election just reshaped the next steps for deep sea mining

Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho has been elected the next secretary-general of the ISA, a leadership change that could slow the rush to strip-mine deep sea ecosystems.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2024 | 4:28 pm

CHART: Did the EV battery metals industry peak in 2022?

This is not what a bullish stream graph looks like.

Frik Els | August 2, 2024 | 10:59 am

Column: New horizons but same old problems for LME warehousing

The Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah is the exchange's first…

Reuters | August 2, 2024 | 8:33 am

No lithium mining without guarantees, says Serbian President

Serbian top court ruled last month that the government's decision…

Staff Writer | August 2, 2024 | 7:54 am

Vitol extends deal spree with purchase of fallen rival Noble

Vitol Group has agreed to buy the last remaining piece…

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2024 | 6:47 am

New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial

Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 6:06 am

Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center

Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 5:08 am

Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid

Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival.

Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 11:44 am

Trafigura delivers large amounts of aluminum to LME for lucrative rent deals

Total aluminum stocks in LME warehouses climbed 88% this week, to the highest level since January 2022.

Reuters | May 10, 2024 | 7:29 am

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report

While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am

UK students to use AI, robotics to develop nuclear decommissioning solutions

UK students are being challenged with developing a small robot capable of transporting nuclear waste.

Staff Writer | May 10, 2024 | 6:32 am

Anglo American’s South Africa investors open to improved BHP bid

The investors, who collectively hold more than 15% of Anglo American, told FT that BHP would need to sweeten its offer.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 2:32 pm

Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project

The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 10:44 am

Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study

A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am

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