November 17, 2023

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

November 17, 2023

EU proposes to ban Russian diamonds from start of 2024

The proposal is part of a new sanctions package to curb Russia's ability to finance its invasion of Ukraine.

November 16, 2023

Top court kills Colombian royalty measure worth $780 million

The fiscal reform approved last year prevented oil and coal producers from deducting royalty payments from their corporate tax liability.

November 16, 2023

Citi delivers around $155 million worth of zinc for rent deal

The US bank is expanding its footprint in metals after it agreed a similar zinc deal in August.

November 16, 2023

Top companies’ lobbying undermines their climate pledges, study finds

A study of 293 companies found that nearly 60% of those are at risk of "net zero greenwash" due to their lobbying.

November 16, 2023

Glencore bets on US love of coal with new fossil fuel giant

The company unveiled the first step in the process, with the deal to buy control of Teck.

November 15, 2023

All the metals we mined in one visualization

This infographic visualizes the 2.8 billion tonnes of metals mined in 2022, including precious metals, industrial metals, and more.

November 15, 2023

Codelco cuts cocktail party, tables in key Asia copper event amid restructuring

Codelco chairman has said the company is reassessing the costs of upgrades to the life of its mines.

November 15, 2023

Major Chinese copper trader sees glut weighing on prices in 2024

“We are not very optimistic about copper prices,” said the head of copper trading at Shanghai Wooray Metals.

November 15, 2023

Hong Kong ousts Dubai as biggest hub for Russian gold trade

The city has long been a key conduit for bullion entering the Chinese mainland — the world’s biggest consumer market.