November 24, 2017 New plant in the UK aims to transform biomass into ‘coal’ This would be the first complex of its type in the country.
November 24, 2017 Why the commodity supercycle is favoring investors right now Precious, base and energy metals are all benefiting from the commodity supercycle, says Louis James, editor of International Speculator
November 23, 2017 European investors to fund $53-million bio-coal plant Baltania OÜ wants to supply clean energy to utility companies in Nordic countries and Central Europe.
November 23, 2017 Legal kerfuffle in Spain around uranium mine environmental assessment Spain's National Audience dismissed a series of allegations presented by Berkeley Energia against a legal action filed by a group of environmentalists who oppose the company's uranium project.
November 23, 2017 South Africa’s NUM union signs three-year wage deal in coal sector Deal averts a sector-wide strike that could have impacted power supply.
November 22, 2017 Fort McKay and Mikisew Cree First Nations complete purchase of 49% interest in Suncor’s East Tank Farm Development Deal represents the largest business investment to date by a First Nation entity in Canada.
November 22, 2017 LME launches probe on cobalt suppliers over fears of child exploitation The LME has sent a directive to all suppliers asking them to detail how they guarantee “responsible sourcing” of the commodities they trade in the exchange.
November 21, 2017 Massive drilling campaign underway at legendary Russian gold deposit Polyus starts 180,000m drilling campaign to update mineral reserve as early as July for 58 million ounce Sukhoi Log deposit explored since 1960s.
November 21, 2017 Nebraska OK’s Keystone XL Pipeline, but more obstacles in the horizon State has approved controversial project but insisted on alternative route, could add further complications.
November 21, 2017 South Africa’s parliament delays passing key mining law Lawmakers will miss a December target to pass changes to mineral resource laws, seen as key for greater investor certainty.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am