April 14, 2024

Gold prices at a record high are keeping pawn shops busy

Record prices pushing toward $2,500 an ounce are proving hard to resist.

April 13, 2024

LME bans Russian-origin metal after UK, US impose new sanctions

The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Saturday banned from its system Russian metal produced on or after April 13.

April 12, 2024

US, UK take action targeting Russian aluminum, copper and nickel

A UK official said London expected any market disruption to stabilize quickly.

April 12, 2024

Antwerp World Diamond Centre CEO resigns amid Russia diamond sanctions

Ari Epstein did not publicly communicate the reason for his sudden departure.

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.