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Tata Steel workers in UK suspend strike action in favour of talks

Workers at the Port Talbot and Llanwern sites in Wales, represented by the Unite union, are locked in a dispute with India-owned Tata Steel over its decision to close the blast furnaces and cut up to 2,800 jobs.

Reuters | July 1, 2024 | 11:54 am

ICMM, TNFD release new nature-focused sector guidance for metals and mining industry

The material supports mining and metals companies implementing TNFD’s wider…

Staff Writer | June 28, 2024 | 4:04 pm

Lithium price surge unlikely to return: Fitch

Outlook is reshaping the industry landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 28, 2024 | 9:41 am

Amaroq gets enviro and social approvals for Greenland gold mine

Two key hurdles overcome for the potential revival of the…

Staff Writer | June 28, 2024 | 5:58 am

Lundin weighs sale of zinc mines in Sweden and Portugal

The Vancouver-based miner is gauging interest in its Zinkgruvan mine…

Bloomberg News | June 27, 2024 | 10:47 am

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Dirty gold can still slip into London market, rights groups say

Refineries vetted by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), which sets standards for the world’s gold markets, said to be sourcing ore from “questionable suppliers and mines”.

Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 3:09 am

UN deep-sea mining body considering expelling Greenpeace

The Metals Company took legal action against activists who disrupted a research expedition when they boarded its vessel in the remote Pacific.

Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 9:09 am

Global commodity trading profits topped $100 billion for second-best year ever

While earnings fell from 2022’s blockbuster records, profits across the sector still easily eclipsed prior highlights such as in 2008-2009.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 7:57 am

Put sanctions on Russian-origin aluminum, not on Rusal, industry group says

So far, sanctions have not been imposed, but they are still on the agenda in the EU.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 7:23 am

Boliden to invest $463m at Swedish copper smelter

This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 6:13 am

Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report

The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 7:19 am

Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditions

The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin.

Reuters | March 16, 2024 | 8:17 pm

How much does the US depend on Russian uranium?

Despite a new uranium ban being discussed in Congress, the US is still heavily dependent on Russian uranium.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | March 15, 2024 | 9:10 am

Glencore’s Nordenham zinc smelter starts ramping up output

The smelter in Germany halted production in 2022 because of surging power prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 7:05 am

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