March 21, 2024 EU to keep tabs on Norway deep sea mining efforts Norway is one of the first countries to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters after its parliament backed plans in January to prospect for minerals.
March 20, 2024 Glencore’s carbon emissions jumped 8.8% in 2023, reveals new climate plan Increase was a consequence of expanding coal production and restarting an oil refinery in South Africa.
March 19, 2024 US explored adding more cobalt to defence stockpiles Any increase in cobalt holdings would be aimed at reducing reliance on China, which dominates the processing of the material.
March 18, 2024 UN deep-sea mining body considering expelling Greenpeace The Metals Company took legal action against activists who disrupted a research expedition when they boarded its vessel in the remote Pacific.
March 17, 2024 Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.
March 16, 2024 Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditions The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin.
March 14, 2024 Congo, Chinese partners sign reviewed Sicomines copper-cobalt joint venture agreement Under the revised deal, both parties have agreed that China will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects in Congo.
March 14, 2024 Africa to play ‘huge role’ in US critical mineral strategy, says Treasury’s No. 2 "We don't want to be overly reliant on any one country or any one company for global supply chains," says US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.
March 14, 2024 China to invest in Canadian mining despite crackdown, envoy says Ambassador Cong Peiwu said the Canadian government is “wrong” to prevent Chinese investors from buying majority stakes in domestic mining companies, like it did in 2022.
March 13, 2024 US bill supporting seafloor mining lifts The Metals Company The Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act was introduced on Tuesday.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
