December 7, 2023 Russian uranium import ban teed up for US House floor vote Russia supplied almost a quarter of the enriched uranium used to fuel America's fleet of over 90 commercial reactors last year.
December 6, 2023 G7 to ban Russian diamonds, announce measures on price cap, assets The group is expected to announce a direct ban as of Jan. 1.
December 6, 2023 Trafigura targeted by US and Swiss over corruption The company faces charges for allegedly bribing officials in Angola and has also revealed a US probe into "improper payments" in Brazil.
December 5, 2023 Trafigura staff tried to hide nickel ‘red flags,’ Gupta says The revelation is the latest twist in a case that has shocked the commodity trading world.
December 5, 2023 Eramet and ES launch new lithium test in geothermal venture Geothermal waters in the Rhine Valley along the French-German border have attracted investments both for renewable energy and potential lithium resources.
December 5, 2023 Norway lawmakers back deep-sea mining in Arctic Ocean The minority centre-left government and two large opposition parties have backed the proposal, with a final vote scheduled for January.
December 1, 2023 US gives $50 million boost to critical minerals investor TechMet The backing from the US International Development Finance Corporation brings its total investment in the Dublin-based firm to $105 million.
December 1, 2023 Shares of Anglo American and Antofagasta rally after UBS upgrade Anglo American shares surged 7.8% in London after UBS upgraded its rating from neutral to buy.
November 30, 2023 Five charged with 11 million euro metal theft from Aurubis The five people had been charged in connection with the theft of about 5,000 kilograms of materials containing precious metals.
November 30, 2023 Judge orders Greenpeace off seabed mining ship in ocean standoff The court found that Greenpeace had a right to stage the demonstration, but could not stay aboard the Coco indefinitely.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
