London’s beleaguered metals ring gets contrarian bet on revival

Being home to Europe’s biggest rock collection has finally come in handy for Sweden

Can old coal mines generate harnessable low-carbon heat for domestic use?

"It is not just China."

In July, Belgrade invited bids for a partner to invest at least $350 million in debt-laden RTB Bor but did not say how big a stake it would offer in return.

Russia has a plan to support world No.2 aluminium producer Rusal against U.S. sanctions put in place in April.

Contracts to export over 140,000 tonnes of alumina from China were signed in July amid a favourable price arbitrage.

Junior continues to pursue $800-million acquisition of Centerra Gold's Kumtor mine in Kyrgyzstan.

Expansion and upgrades would extend the mine’s life by 21 years.

The company, which unveiled its development plans for the Asteroid Prospecting Satellite One (APS-1) last month, is hoping to raise £2.3million.