UK gold coin sales jump on concerns over Labour’s fiscal plansWhile the possibility of a capital gains hike by Labour adds to the coins’ appeal, it’s one of many potential drivers for the Mint’s increased sales.Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 8:49 am
Turkish envoy visits Niger to secure uranium suppliesThe trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights…Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 7:55 am
Mercedes, Stellantis in talks to back Serbia’s lithium plansThe carmakers are willing to follow Rio Tinto Group’s investment…Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 7:12 am
Vale faces fresh $3.8 billion lawsuit over 2015 dam disaster The legal action in the Netherlands is being pursued by 77,000 claimants represented by law firms Pogust Goodhead and Lemstra Van der Korst. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2024 | 4:51 am
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