April 24, 2023

CME Group not planning to launch nickel contract to rival LME

There have been calls for reform to LME's nickel contract.

April 24, 2023

Argentina’s lithium pipeline promises ‘white gold’ boom as Chile tightens control

Neighboring Chile last week unveiled plans for a state-led public-private model.

April 24, 2023

Chile’s lithium nationalization shines light on emerging tech

DLE technologies are designed to extract the metal using filters, membranes, ceramic beads or other equipment.

April 23, 2023

Glencore CEO’s first big move: chasing mining’s toughest prize

The bitter Teck-Glencore brawl is headed for a potential climax this week.

April 23, 2023

Zimbabwe to introduce gold-backed digital currency

Zimbabwe will soon introduce a gold-backed digital currency meant to stabilize the local unit from its continued depreciation against the dollar.

April 22, 2023

Germany fights to green production of most important commodity

Steel is the most important material for Germany’s manufacturing sector, going into everything from Volkswagen automobiles to the advanced machinery made by Siemens.

April 22, 2023

Russian billionaires see wealth rise to over half a trillion dollars

Vladimir Potanin, president and biggest shareholder of Nornickel, was ranked as the second richest in Russia.

April 21, 2023

Greenhill ranked top mining M&A financial adviser by value in Q1 2023 – report

Greenhill & Co. achieved the top position in terms of value by advising on $3.4 billion worth of deals.

April 21, 2023

Column: Aluminum’s fortunes tied to Yunnan weather forecast

The province accounts for around 12% of China's aluminum capacity and is experiencing its worst drought in decades.

April 21, 2023

Chile to take control of its lithium industry

The policy sets up a public-private model in which the state will partner with miners through a dedicated national lithium company.