February 3, 2024

Putin signs decree allowing transactions with Russneft shares

Glencore previously owned around 24% of Russneft's share capital.

February 2, 2024

British Columbia coalfields could become critical minerals source – report

Coal deposits are known to be a potential source of REEs, and work is underway in the US and elsewhere to separate and concentrate REEs during coal processing

February 2, 2024

Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metals

Risk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging in a race to tap Africa's reserves of critical raw materials.

February 2, 2024

Uranium Royalty raising $23 million to fund future deals

The financing represents the second of its kind carried out by Uranium Royalty over the past four months.

February 2, 2024

Copper-infused innovation helps convert CO2 into ethylene

A new energy-efficient carbon dioxide electroreduction system converts CO2 into ethylene for industrial purposes.

February 2, 2024

Germany invests $1.1bn to counter China on raw materials

The state fund will focus on cobalt, copper, lithium, silicon, rare earths projects, including in extraction, processing and recycling.

February 1, 2024

Uranium stocks extend surge after Kazakh miner cuts output

Kazatomprom lowered its guidance for production for this year by 12% to 14%.

February 1, 2024

Fifth Fortescue executive quits as management exodus deepens

News comes just days after Deborah Caudle, the chief financial officer of the miner’s energy arm, said she had left the firm created by billionaire Andrew Forrest.

February 1, 2024

Japan adds uranium to critical minerals list

According to official figures, Japan's uranium reserves are estimated at 6,600 tonnes, which could meet internal demand for about six years. 

February 1, 2024

Hydro to invest 180 million euros in new Spanish aluminum recycling plant

The plant will produce 120,000 metric tons of low-carbon metal for Europe's energy transition plan, Hydro says.