July 6, 2023

BBC admits to publishing ‘fake news’ on Scotgold that led to share spike

News of a gold "discovery" sent investors rushing to buy Scotgold shares earlier this year.

July 6, 2023

EU pushing China to narrow the scope of metal export controls

The EU wants to make sure that export restrictions on the two metals are based on clear security implications and comply with WTO rules.

July 6, 2023

Massive Norwegian phosphate deposit could meet battery and solar demand for 50 years 

Norge Mining said it has discovered up to 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock in southwest Norway.

July 6, 2023

Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp

The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project.

July 6, 2023

Column: Europe adds aluminum to its critical raw materials list

Western European production has been sliding steadily over the last 15 years.

July 6, 2023

UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip

The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.

July 5, 2023

European Lithium says Luxembourg’s GEM to fund $125m for Austrian mine

Proceeds will be used to fund the development of the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria.

July 5, 2023

Radar and a gold mirror can help improve the production of biofuels

A new radar technique is able to provide a detailed characterization of the flow of solids in fluidized beds whose combustion helps convert biofuels into district heating and electricity.

July 4, 2023

Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative

The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.

July 4, 2023

Column: Old economy drags base metals lower in first half of 2023

The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704.