June 29, 2022 Russia hits back at attempts to ‘politicize’ its diamonds Country said attempts to question its compliance with the international diamond certification scheme were "totally unfounded" and "far-fetched".
June 29, 2022 Britain sanctions Russia’s “Nickel King” Vladimir Potanin Sanctions on Russia’s second richest man and president of Nornickel, target Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, the UK government said.
June 28, 2022 UK coal mine’s climate impact is ‘indefensible,’ watchdog says The government is expected to decide next week whether to allow the mine in Cumbria, northwest England.
June 28, 2022 Pro-China digital campaign targets mining firms – cybersecurity report A pro-China propaganda campaign used fake social media accounts to try to stir up opposition, including protests, against mining firms that challenge China's business interests.
June 28, 2022 Column: Spot Australian thermal coal has surged, but contract price is key Price has reached its current elevated levels on the back of strong demand from Europe.
June 28, 2022 Column: Copper price crushed as funds turn negative on recession fears Investors are repositioning themselves in copper, with the last few remaining bulls retreating, writes Andy Home.
June 27, 2022 Global iron ore production growth to accelerate until 2026 – report Growth in Australia, faster growth in Brazil and stabilisation in Mainland China's ore output will be the main drivers of growth, Fitch says.
June 27, 2022 ‘Not worth the risk’: Palau, Fiji call for deep-sea mining moratorium The Pacific islands of Palau and Fiji on Monday launched an "alliance" to call for a moratorium of the nascent industry.
June 27, 2022 Commodities face recession test even as Goldman stays bullish Across markets, there’s growing talk that high prices for raw materials will be cured only by recessions in the second half.
June 27, 2022 Biden urges G7 to stay together as leaders target Russian gold, oil price Britain, the United States, Japan, and Canada agreed to ban new Russian gold imports, the British government said on Sunday.
Copper price heads toward $12,000 a ton as banks predict further gains With year-end approaching, copper on the London Metal Exchange is up nearly 40%, marking its biggest annual gain since 2009. December 22, 2025 | 07:00 am