June 27, 2023

Column: Court case shines a harsh light on London Metal Exchange

The first part of the LME courtroom drama is over after three days of legal argument at London's Royal Courts of Justice.

June 27, 2023

Cornish Lithium seeks $13m in last-ditch effort to avoid collapse

The UK-based start-up, which aims to produce lithium in Cornwall, warned it could go bust if it fails to secure the needed cash by July.

June 26, 2023

Biden energy subsidies risk distorting critical metals market, UK minister warns

The IRA is “a challenge to other countries to put down their versions of this also."

June 26, 2023

Germany eyes critical materials fund of as much as $1.1 billion

The amount is around half that previously being considered, however, reflecting new spending constraints.

June 26, 2023

Nerves on edge as exchanges, funds await ruling in LME nickel case

Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two financial firms against the London Metal Exchange.

June 25, 2023

Power group EDF signs 10-year contract with aluminum firm Trimet France

EDF, the power company that has been fully taken over by the French state, has signed a 10-year contract with aluminum company Trimet France.

June 25, 2023

Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert

University of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says rushing the development of super-deep mines may lead to massive financial losses.

June 25, 2023

Big oil’s pullback from clean energy matters less than you might think

Exxon Mobil, Chevron, BP, Shell and TotalEnergies “choose cash over climate.”

June 23, 2023

TIMELINE – LME’s nickel crisis: major developments since trading halt

Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two financial firms against the LME.

June 23, 2023

Palladium price in retreat on EV prospects, growth risks

Palladium could extend this year's near 30% price decline as the rapid rise of electric vehicles threatens to hammer demand for the autocatalyst metal.