August 17, 2023

LME’s proposal on coarse nickel powder needs more work on packaging

The idea about the powder is part of a program to address low inventory levels and boost liquidity in electronic trading.

August 17, 2023

AI can accurately ‘envision’ corrosion-resistant alloys

A new machine learning model enhances by 15% the predictive accuracy of corrosion behaviour and potential optimal alloy formulas.

August 16, 2023

HKEX remains committed to LME – CEO

The metal industry has speculated whether HKEX might sell either the LME or its clearing house, LME Clear, after a chaotic period last year.

August 16, 2023

Citi buys large amounts of zinc for lucrative LME warehouse deal

Much of the zinc going on LME warrant was sold into the system by Trafigura and Glencore.

August 16, 2023

Chaarat Gold sells Kapan mine in Armenia for $54.5 million

Chaarat will focus now on developing its two Kyrgyz assets, particularly the Tulkubash open pit gold project.

August 15, 2023

Weak demand sends near-term LME aluminum discount to highest since 2008

The LME benchmark three-month aluminum contract dropped to its lowest since July 7.

August 15, 2023

TechMet raises $200m to counter China’s critical minerals control

Fresh equity will be deployed across TechMet’s ten assets, which aim at reducing the west’s dependence on China for critical minerals.

August 14, 2023

European Green Metals expands land position at Olserum rare earth project in Sweden by ten-fold

“Olserum is a scalable high value permanent magnet REE project that we believe has the potential to be Europe’s first REE mine,” EGM CEO says.

August 14, 2023

Alrosa reports strong diamond sales despite sanctions

The company reported a first-half net profit of $551 million.

August 14, 2023

Landfill mining project yields positive results in Spain

Research bodes well for clearing up other big fly-tipping or illegal landfill sites.