May 12, 2024

Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center

Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.

May 11, 2024

Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid

Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival.

May 10, 2024

Trafigura delivers large amounts of aluminum to LME for lucrative rent deals

Total aluminum stocks in LME warehouses climbed 88% this week, to the highest level since January 2022.

May 10, 2024

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report

While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.

May 10, 2024

UK students to use AI, robotics to develop nuclear decommissioning solutions

UK students are being challenged with developing a small robot capable of transporting nuclear waste.

May 9, 2024

Anglo American’s South Africa investors open to improved BHP bid

The investors, who collectively hold more than 15% of Anglo American, told FT that BHP would need to sweeten its offer.

May 9, 2024

Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project

The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region.

May 9, 2024

Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study

A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.

May 9, 2024

South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars

British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.

May 8, 2024

Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war

Despite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall.