March 25, 2024

Macron looks to regulate illegal gold mining in French Guiana

Emmanuel Macron said France was considering drafting a plan within three months for areas with important gold reserves.

March 25, 2024

Central Asia Metals takes 28% stake in Aberdeen Minerals  

The investment will fund further drilling, studies, and test work at the Arthrath project in Scotland.

March 25, 2024

Northvolt starts battery plant work in win for Europe’s industry

The project will receive just over €900 million in handouts and guarantees from Germany, which helped prevent the project being lured to the US.

March 25, 2024

Poland’s PGE says Turow power complex will operate as long as needed

Poland's top utility said it will take all steps necessary to ensure its Turow lignite mine and power plant can operate.

March 25, 2024

Gemfields loses sparkle as profit falls 86% on cancelled auction

The decline was partly due to unrealized fair value losses of $28 million from the company's stake in Sedibelo Resources.

March 22, 2024

Seabed mining regulator meets as critical minerals drive heats up

A marine scientist has emerged as a new candidate to lead the International Seabed Authority.

March 22, 2024

Boliden sees $48m hit to Q1 profit from strike in Finland

It expects the impact of delayed deliveries to be temporary and to be regained in the second quarter.

March 22, 2024

Gemfields warns of $2.8 million loss on write-down

Weak PGMs prices forced Gemfields to cut the value of its Sedibelo investment, which will result in a write-down ranging between $4 million and $28 million.

March 22, 2024

More investors push Glencore to keep coal post-Teck deal

Echoing a demand last week by activist Tribeca Investment Partners, three other top investors said they will vote to keep the unit.

March 21, 2024

Push for ESG price premiums may reshape global critical minerals markets

Are customers willing to pay more for low-carbon nickel? Some analysts say yes — under certain conditions.