April 12, 2024

France wants to revive copper mining and speed up green projects

Copper mining has been halted in France for more than two decades.

April 11, 2024

Denarius sees quick restart for former Lundin nickel-copper mine in Spain

The Aguablanca mine will produce a total of 43.2 million lb. nickel and 34.6 million lb. copper plus gold, platinum, and palladium.

April 11, 2024

Gina Rinehart-backed lithium hopeful surges after demo batch

Vulcan Energy has gained nearly 40% this week after announcing its first viable output using direct-extraction technology.

April 11, 2024

Berkeley to take uranium mine dispute with Spain to arbitration

The Retortillo project, Berkeley's main asset, received preliminary approval in 2013 but has since run into hurdles.

April 10, 2024

Vulcan Energy starts its first lithium chloride production in Germany

The German government has created a €1.1 billion investment fund to fortify the nation’s access to critical raw materials essential for high-tech and green projects.

April 10, 2024

Vitol CEO confirms energy trading giant is getting into metals

The world’s biggest independent commodities trader is expanding beyond oil, gas and power.

April 10, 2024

Eramet reaches agreement to continue SLN’s New Caledonia operations

Its nickel subsidiary SLN is locked in a dispute with local authorities over financial guarantees.

April 10, 2024

Trafigura is using late founder as scapegoat on bribes, son says

Trafigura last month admitted that Claude Dauphin had approved bribe payments in Brazil

April 10, 2024

Byzantine bullion fueled Europe’s adoption of silver coins… until Charlemagne intervened

Recent findings on the origins of silver coins could transform our understanding of Europe's economic and political development.

April 10, 2024

Sweden’s LKAB cuts iron ore production on railway woes

The company said it will cut production by one million tonnes per year, and added it may also take additional measures, including laying off staff.