October 5, 2023

US, UK and partners working on 15 critical minerals projects

The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) formed last year by 14 governments aims to ensure adequate supplies of minerals such as lithium and rare earths to meet zero-carbon goals.

October 5, 2023

Lundin scion leads group raising $500 million for mining fund

Nordic Natural Resources Capital will take “sponsorship” stakes and invest in mining companies at development or construction phases of their projects.

October 5, 2023

Column: INSG forecasts a third consecutive year of nickel surplus

Global nickel production will outpace demand to the tune of 239,000 metric tons next year, according to the study group.

October 5, 2023

Aurubis to keep European copper premium at record high next year

The company has told customers it will keep the surcharge at $228 a ton, ahead of the start of annual supply negotiations next week.

October 4, 2023

Column: Funds sell copper as technical picture deteriorates

Investors on both sides of the Atlantic have been shifting positions in response to a potential downside break of a range that has defined the price action this year.

October 4, 2023

Ranked: The world’s top diamond mining countries, by carats and value

Only 22 countries in the world engage in rough diamond production.

October 4, 2023

Stakeholder collaboration key to successful transition toward non-mining economies

The best way to deal with mine closures is by combining early planning, local-based solutions, and targeted investments, new research has found.

October 3, 2023

Italy can act on recycling hub after Glencore presents plan – minister

Sardinia's regional government said the pilot project for the recycling hub would have to be submitted to a full environmental impact assessment.

October 3, 2023

Once sequestered, CO2 can be turned into methane

By wresting the carbon from CO2 sequestered through carbon capture technologies and affixing it to hydrogen atoms, it is possible to form methane.

October 2, 2023

Firm dollar and rising inventories send copper prices below $8,000

Inventories of copper in LME-registered warehouses have surged 141% in the past three months.