Trafigura’s head of lithium is latest metals trader to departClaire Blanchelande, head of lithium at Trafigura Group, is leaving in the latest departure from the trading house’s metals unit.Bloomberg News | January 23, 2024 | 12:08 pm
Aurubis moves to terminate CEO’s contract after copper scamThe criminal scam cost the copper producer about €169 million…Bloomberg News | January 22, 2024 | 11:16 am
Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchersResearchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts…Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 8:34 am
Oxygen “whiffs” play a role in the formation of ore deposits Oxygen “whiffs" may have changed the earth’s mantle, altering the continental crust's composition and forming ore deposits. Staff Writer | September 3, 2023 | 7:53 am
Another Glencore veteran departs as trader Popovic retires Glencore's co-head of zinc and copper trading Nick Popovic is retiring after more than 30 years. Bloomberg News | September 1, 2023 | 11:18 am
It’s getting harder to find mining engineers a green world needs In regions like Canada and the US, enrollment or graduation from university courses related to mining engineering slipped in recent years. Bloomberg News | September 1, 2023 | 10:18 am
Talga keeps permit for graphite mine in Sweden The Swedish Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to appeal the grant of a permit for Talga's Nunasvaara graphite mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2023 | 6:49 am
BHP speeds up Jansen project in Saskatchewan despite falling potash prices Construction outlays at the site 180 km north of Regina are planned to rise to $1 billion from $647 million. Colin McClelland | August 31, 2023 | 11:51 am
Europe’s top copper producer Aurubis hit by huge metals scam The company said related damages might be in the low, three-digit-million-euro range. Bloomberg News | August 31, 2023 | 10:22 am
Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions. Staff Writer | August 31, 2023 | 6:39 am
Lithium revival a dead cat bounce as prices slump to 20-month low Sales-weighted worldwide prices for lithium the lowest since December 2021 as weakness in China is exported elsewhere. Frik Els | August 30, 2023 | 2:58 pm
India asks US to release funds frozen over suspected Russia diamond link – sources India has asked the US to release $26 million belonging to at least two Indian diamond firms frozen due to their alleged trade links with Alrosa. Reuters | August 30, 2023 | 8:28 am