September 17, 2024

BHP warns AI boom would worsen copper shortage

Growth of data centres and AI could boost copper demand by 3.4 million tonnes a year by 2050, CFO Vandita Pant said.

September 16, 2024

Ma’aden, Bahrain’s Alba partner to pursue global aluminum business

This potential combination would create a global powerhouse in aluminum production, the companies said.

September 16, 2024

CarbonScape picks site for biographite production demo plant

CarbonScape is developing a low-cost and carbon-negative biographite made from wood biomass.

September 16, 2024

LME appoints former banker as chief financial and administrative officer

Robert Arbuthnott served as head of group finance and chief accountant for the Credit Suisse Group for seven years.

September 13, 2024

Nickel flowing to Europe shows Indonesia’s grip on global supply

That’s a headache for European stainless-steel producers trying to source the metal without sacrificing their green credentials.

September 13, 2024

Graphic: Gold bulls set sights on previously dismissed record $3,000 milestone

Gold bulls are locking in bullion prices surging to fresh records, fired up by monetary easing and a tight US presidential election race.

September 13, 2024

Britain’s approval of new coal mine unlawful, court rules

Developer West Cumbria Mining says the project would be "a unique 'net zero' mine".

September 12, 2024

UN panel issues guidelines for mining centered on human rights, sustainability

The report acts as a how-to guide to help generate prosperity and equality alongside clean power, said the UN Secretary-General.

September 12, 2024

Vitol hires Glencore, Trafigura iron ore traders in metals push

The oil trader has been in talks to hire some of Glencore’s iron ore team, and some members have already quit and will be joining Vitol.

September 12, 2024

Russia’s Uranium One to build Bolivia’s first DLE plant

The $976 million direct lithium extraction plant will kick off operations in the second half of 2025.