October 9, 2022

Zimbabwe demands some mining royalties in refined metal

Global miners operating in Zimbabwe will have to pay some of their royalties in refined metal rather than cash.

October 8, 2022

How a ban on Russia’s mining giants could shake the metals world

A possible ban on Russian supplies by the London Metal Exchange would be a seismic event for the metals industry.

October 7, 2022

Chile permanently closes mining areas connected to giant sinkhole

Mining minister made the announcement after meeting with union members, mine workers and technical experts studying the sinkhole.

October 7, 2022

JPMorgan stuns bond traders with premium bids for troubled miner

Metalcorp’s bonds have been in the limelight this week after the company said Monday that it couldn’t repay €70 million debt.

October 6, 2022

US court sets January 2023 hearing for Lithium Americas mine suit

Opponents of the Thacker Pass mine are asking the court to overturn former President Donald Trump's 2021 approval.

October 6, 2022

Zinc and aluminum prices rise as LME bans new metal from Russian firm

Prices climbed after the London Metal Exchange said it will restrict new deliveries from Russia’s Ural Mining & Metallurgical Co.

October 6, 2022

Climate systems ‘breakdown’ looms as coal investments soar

Almost half the coal industry is expanding, with China leading the way.

October 6, 2022

Column: Third European smelter closure compounds zinc conundrum

Europe's energy crisis is taking a rising toll on the region's industrial capacity with another zinc smelter going into care and maintenance.

October 5, 2022

Column: Australia sees longer commodity boost from Russia’s Ukraine war

Australia expects a boost to its commodity export earnings caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to last into 2024.

October 5, 2022

Ukraine opposes Belarus bid to lead conflict diamond organization

Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to push its ally Belarus to the top of an international diamond certification body.