October 11, 2023

ERG signs deal to sell cobalt to US battery materials producer

ERG said it would sell 3,000 metric tons of contained cobalt metal a year to EVelution.

October 11, 2023

Eramet rues timid European banks, sees lithium plant costing $1.5 billion

Eramet aims to start producing lithium in Argentina in the second quarter of next year.

October 11, 2023

“New” mineral discovered in abandoned gold mine dumps

A newly discovered mineral, named kanatzidisite, was recently unearthed in mining dumps of the abandoned Nagybörzsöny gold deposit in Hungary.

October 10, 2023

LME launches new collaboration with Shanghai Futures Exchange

"Our two venues have opened a new chapter of close cooperation and we intend to further deepen our collaboration in 2024," says LME CEO.

October 10, 2023

Citi’s mega metals trade shows global markets turning to glut

In the last few months, Citi requested delivery of about 100,000 tons of aluminum and 40,000 tons of zinc — worth over $300 million.

October 10, 2023

Some EU states baulking at streamlined mine permitting, says commissioner

Under the draft CRMA, strategic mine projects would have to get permits within 24 months.

October 10, 2023

All miners evacuated after fire at Evraz-owned mine in Russia

Russia's coal-rich Kemerovo region is no stranger to mining disasters.

October 9, 2023

Swedish industrialists explore $6 billion green steel project in Canada

H2 Green Steel is in talks with governments in Canada to build a factory in northern Quebec, as the young firm tries to deliver on a promise — steel produced…

October 9, 2023

LME looking at fee structure to address cheaper OTC trading

The LME has said that the market would benefit from more trading migrating to its electronic platform.

October 9, 2023

Copper is top bet for base metals in 2024 at LME seminar

Copper got 53% of votes in an informal poll at the LME Seminar.