September 24, 2024

Miners could lose 6.4% of spending to fraud — report

Crowe's research shows implementing better fraud prevention practices could cut losses by up to 40% within 12 months.

September 24, 2024

Trafigura names Richard Holtum as new CEO

Holtum becomes the group's third ever CEO after around 10 years at the company.

September 23, 2024

Aurubis sees earnings decline next year on lower metal prices

Inflated start-up costs for strategic projects, especially for a new recycling plant in the US, have weighed on next year's outlook.

September 20, 2024

Trafigura to announce Richard Holtum as new CEO as soon as next week

Holtum currently runs Trafigura’s gas, power and renewables division.

September 19, 2024

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.  

September 19, 2024

AMG Critical Materials opens Europe’s first lithium hydroxide refinery

AMG’s concept is to expand annual production up to 100,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide.

September 18, 2024

Germany launches raw materials fund to strengthen supply chains

The German government is launching a $1.1 billion fund for investment in raw materials.

September 18, 2024

BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative

Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the LME have been blown off course by BHP's planned suspension of its plants in Western Australia.

September 18, 2024

Indonesia, Britain sign collaboration agreement on critical minerals

Indonesia has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among others, and is the world's largest source of nickel ore.

September 18, 2024

Roadwork reveals ‘unmapped’ ancient tin mine in England

Tin mining in Cornwall can be traced back to 2100 BC and companies are working on bringing some mines back to life amid rising demand.