July 11, 2023

Concentration of critical minerals’ supply intensifies despite diversification efforts

Concentration of supply intensified for some critical minerals in 2022, despite US and Europe's efforts to diversify and reduce reliance on China.

July 11, 2023

World’s biggest gallium buyer says clients stockpiling

Chinese gallium companies have driven most rivals elsewhere out of the market by undercutting them on price over the last decade.

July 11, 2023

Deep-sea mining could hurt $5.5bn tuna industry, study claims

Scientists say climate change would likely change tuna's migration patterns, leading them to areas targeted by deep-sea miners.

July 11, 2023

Mineral dendrites reveal rocks’ history

Understanding the dynamics of the growth of three-dimensional mineral dendrites is important in physics, geology, material sciences and even the study of extraterrestrial environments.

July 10, 2023

Move away from Russian metal saps Indian, Chinese stocks in LME system

Higher percentages of on-warrant Russian aluminum in LME-registered warehouses suggest consumers and traders are avoiding Russian metal even though it is not sanctioned.

July 10, 2023

Polyus announces $6.3 billion share buyback

Polyus' Moscow-listed shares surged around 15% in the minutes after the announcement.

July 10, 2023

Scotgold halts guidance, launches operational review

The company behind the Cononish mine said the 12-month review will initially asses the operation design, schedule and production forecasts. 

July 9, 2023

European firms look for footing in China-US spat, French execs say

Eramet's CEO said China's show of force over the supply chain for key metals shouldn't come as a surprise.

July 9, 2023

Eramet in talks with European carmakers over Argentina lithium plan – CEO

Eramet is in talks with European carmakers over commercial agreements that would help the company finance its lithium production project in Argentina.

July 9, 2023

Rich tombs reveal who ruled Cyprus’ copper trade hub

Archaeologists have discovered the tombs of the rulers of the Bronze Age trading metropolis Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus.