EU trade chief to press on with US battery minerals talks despite differencesThe battery minerals trade agreement would allow European companies to take advantage of generous US tax credits for electric vehicles.Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 3:11 pm
Europe can’t compete as a hub for green hydrogen, Fortescue saysThe company will likely make final investment decisions on green…Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 10:11 am
Global clean energy spending surges to $1.8 trillion. It’s not enoughTotal spending surged 17% last year to $1.8 trillion in…Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 7:19 am
De Beers ends lab-grown engagement diamonds foray as prices drop The company expects lab-grown prices to continue to decline as more supply comes into the market. Bloomberg News | September 13, 2023 | 8:15 am
Europe’s mining quest faces a hurdle: angry locals Opposition to mining projects in Europe has focused on environmental damage. Reuters | September 13, 2023 | 7:36 am
Norwegian metal detectorist hits the “find of the century” A metal detectorist found a significant amount of gold that was buried 1,500 years ago in Norway. Staff Writer | September 13, 2023 | 6:06 am
UK’s only rare earths producer eyes US, EU markets Factors that weighed in on LCM's strategic shift include Brexit and the US substantial subsidies to critical minerals and metals companies. Staff Writer | September 13, 2023 | 3:56 am
Uranium price makes fresh decade high as forecasts grow (even) rosier Uranium price tops $60 a pound first time since 2011 as World Nuclear Association predicts installed capacity to expand 70% by 2040 amid small modular reactor construction boom. Frik Els | September 12, 2023 | 5:52 pm
What electricity sources power the world? Coal still leads the charge when it comes to electricity, representing 35.4% of global power generation. Visual Capitalist - Elements | September 12, 2023 | 12:09 pm
Almina-Minas halts zinc and lead concentrate operations at Aljustrel Profitability has become a problem for zinc producers in Europe facing sliding prices and rising production costs. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 7:45 am
HB Antwerp co-founders clash over gem trader’s future as Botswana deal looms The government of Botswana said in March that it had agreed to buy a 24% stake in the diamond processor and trader. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 10:13 am
Rainbow Rare Earths signs supply agreement with UK-based alloy manufacturer LCM is currently the only rare earth metal and alloy manufacturing facility in the UK. Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 8:33 am