Europe Top Stories

China in focus as West debates critical minerals challenge

Western powers will attend talks in Brussels next week on curbing China's dominance of rare earths and other critical resources and EU officials will present their vision to create entire green supply chains.

Reuters | November 13, 2019 | 11:30 am

Glencore to shut Canadian smelter by year-end, over 400 jobs lost

The facility was supposed to transition to a custom smelter…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 13, 2019 | 9:48 am

London Metal Exchange proposes 6-month delay to telephone trading compliance

The deadline for compliance with the European Securities and Markets…

Reuters | November 12, 2019 | 1:57 pm

Sirius Minerals unveils rescue plan for UK’s biggest fertilizer mine

Miner will try raising $600m first, which will allow it…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2019 | 6:49 am

Anglo American lowers thermal coal forecast amid move to exit sector

The commodity was barely mentioned in an update to investors…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2019 | 3:46 am

Kyrgyzstan Gov’t told to ensure ‘smooth sailing’ for Centerra Gold’s Kumtor mine

Negotiations between the parties, however, are expected to continue over the summer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2015 | 8:32 am

UNESCO asks Canada to check impact of oil sands projects on national park

The move comes in response to a petition filed by Fort Chipewyan’s Mikisew Cree First Nation last month, asking for help protecting the park.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2015 | 8:15 am

When it comes to conflict mining regulation, should one size fit all?

Conflict mining remains an important issue, and one we are beginning to see governments step in to address in different ways.

Sonal Sinha | July 1, 2015 | 6:25 am

US Gov’t offers $20 million to projects aimed at recovering rare earths from coal

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has been investigating the economic feasibility of recovering the coveted elements from coal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2015 | 4:06 am

The end of coal mining in Britain

Employed a million men and boys at its peak.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 1, 2015 | 1:14 am

Sirius gets green light to build UK’s largest potash mine

A special committee voted 8-7 in favour of the project, expected to generate at least 1,000 permanent jobs and inject US$1.6 billion a year to the British economy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2015 | 1:00 am

Over 12,000 children rescued from illegal gold mines in Tanzania

The country bans child labour in mines, but critics say the government has not done enough to stop illegal operations from exploiting minors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2015 | 10:15 am

Decision on Mt Polley mine re-opening ‘imminent’: B.C. mines minister

British Columbia's energy minister said the official announcement may come "any time" now.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2015 | 8:00 am

Copper price falls as Chile brings over 500,000 tonnes in line

Production of the industrial metal jumped up 7.8% in May, when compared to April’s figures,despite dwindling ore grades in several of the country's aging copper mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2015 | 7:55 am

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