BlackRock reduces stake in Polymetal InternationalThe US investment firm has reduced its stake in the gold miner to 7.45% from 9.91%.Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 7:38 am
Weir Group margins buffed by mining sector, raises dividendThe engineering group has increased its full year dividend by…Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 11:36 am
Nickel-based electrode material opens doors to cobalt-free batteriesA new nickel-based electrode material opens new avenues to cobalt-free…Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 6:06 am
Poll – Copper to claw higher in 2024 despite headwinds Copper prices have shed about 15% since touching the highest in more seven months in January. Reuters | November 1, 2023 | 10:01 am
HSBC takes stab at using blockchain to modernize London’s antiquated gold market HSBC has launched a platform that uses distributed ledger technology to tokenize ownership of physical gold held in its London vault. Bloomberg News | November 1, 2023 | 9:57 am
Nyrstar to suspend operations at two US zinc mines The miner plans to temporarily close two zinc mines in Tennessee due to weak prices and the impact of inflation. Reuters | November 1, 2023 | 7:27 am
‘Bubbly’ magmas may lead exploration teams toward untapped copper deposits Magmas that experience the same process that makes fizzy drinks ‘bubbly’ may help predict whether the area where it spread is likely to be rich in copper. Staff Writer | November 1, 2023 | 5:05 am
Macron lands in Putin’s backyard seeking new friends and uranium After finding itself suddenly unwelcome in its traditional sphere of influence, France is casting further afield. Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 8:13 am
Kazakhstan says close to taking over ArcelorMittal unit Both sides agreed to preliminary terms for the deal on Oct. 22, just days before a explosion and fire at the Kostenko mine killed 46 people. Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 7:56 am
G7 plan to ban Russian diamonds to further dim industry sparkle But even before it is in force, producers say Western customers have been shunning gemstones from Russia. Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 10:08 am
Finland discovers rare earth minerals at the Sokli deposit Sokli is the world’s largest carbonatite deposit and could produce 10% of the REE needed annually in Europe. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:34 am
Glencore cuts 2023 nickel guidance as strikes hit production The company has lowered its guidance for full-year nickel production by 9% to approximately 102,000 metric tons. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:13 am