Portugal’s mining strategy may favour copper over lithiumPortugal already has the largest copper mine in the European Union, operated by Lundin Mining.Reuters | July 15, 2024 | 8:41 am
Europe needs way to price critical minerals independently of China, group saysOversupply and weak prices of materials such as lithium, cobalt…Reuters | July 15, 2024 | 6:55 am
Polish miner found alive after more than 48 hours trapped undergroundState-run news channel TVP Info reported that the miner was…Reuters | July 13, 2024 | 3:35 pm
US, UK take action targeting Russian aluminum, copper and nickel A UK official said London expected any market disruption to stabilize quickly. Reuters | April 12, 2024 | 2:28 pm
Antwerp World Diamond Centre CEO resigns amid Russia diamond sanctions Ari Epstein did not publicly communicate the reason for his sudden departure. Reuters | April 12, 2024 | 9:29 am
France wants to revive copper mining and speed up green projects Copper mining has been halted in France for more than two decades. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2024 | 7:41 am
Denarius sees quick restart for former Lundin nickel-copper mine in Spain The Aguablanca mine will produce a total of 43.2 million lb. nickel and 34.6 million lb. copper plus gold, platinum, and palladium. Staff Writer | April 11, 2024 | 10:55 am
Gina Rinehart-backed lithium hopeful surges after demo batch Vulcan Energy has gained nearly 40% this week after announcing its first viable output using direct-extraction technology. Bloomberg News | April 11, 2024 | 7:56 am
Berkeley to take uranium mine dispute with Spain to arbitration The Retortillo project, Berkeley's main asset, received preliminary approval in 2013 but has since run into hurdles. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 4:29 am
Vulcan Energy starts its first lithium chloride production in Germany The German government has created a €1.1 billion investment fund to fortify the nation’s access to critical raw materials essential for high-tech and green projects. Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 3:42 pm
Vitol CEO confirms energy trading giant is getting into metals The world’s biggest independent commodities trader is expanding beyond oil, gas and power. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2024 | 3:24 pm
Eramet reaches agreement to continue SLN’s New Caledonia operations Its nickel subsidiary SLN is locked in a dispute with local authorities over financial guarantees. Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 10:51 am