Europe Top Stories

Byzantine bullion fueled Europe’s adoption of silver coins… until Charlemagne intervened

Recent findings on the origins of silver coins could transform our understanding of Europe's economic and political development.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 6:06 am

Sweden’s LKAB cuts iron ore production on railway woes

The company said it will cut production by one million…

Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 5:56 am

Polish government drops coal merger idea, considering mines tie-ups instead

The previous government planned to create one large state-owned company…

Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 3:46 am

Scottish bacteria may help clean up acid mine drainage

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh discovered that bacteria found…

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

Karelian says Finland asset likely to hold more coloured diamonds

The Irish explorer said the samples were taken in the…

Staff Writer | April 9, 2024 | 6:01 am

Norway approves deep sea mining in Arctic Ocean

The bill, voted 80-20 by lawmakers on Tuesday, allows commercial mineral exploration, but mining licences won't be issued just yet.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2024 | 9:35 am

Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper

The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8.

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:32 am

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am

Spanish activist group blasts exploration project in Huelva

Geoland Services plans to explore 2,000 hectares in the search for graphite, gold, silver, and nickel.

Staff Writer | January 7, 2024 | 1:20 pm

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am

Emissions reach lowest level in 70 years due to sharp decline in coal use in Germany

In 2023, coal-fired power generation fell to its lowest level since the 1960s.

Staff Writer | January 7, 2024 | 6:45 am

Amaroq Minerals exec sells $37,000 worth of shares to cover taxes

Earlier in the session, the company's stock had reached a 52-week high.

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 1:34 pm

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

Circular economy can greatly increase secondary supply of REE in next three decades – study

Circular economy strategies can lead to an increase of 701 kt secondary supply and a decrease of 2,306 kt demand of REEs.

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 6:06 am

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