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.
November 30, 2023 ARC Resources to supply BC, Alberta natural gas to US markets via Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass Agreement will enable Cheniere to deliver increased quantities of Canadian natural gas to Europe via Louisiana.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. January 12, 2026 | 05:13 am
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains. January 12, 2026 | 04:09 am
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm