April 9, 2023 Researchers find unexpected link between Benin Bronzes and Germany New research shows that the renowned Benin Bronzes are composed of metal sourced from Germany.
April 7, 2023 Trafigura leadership faces reshuffle as COO departs Mike Wainwright, one of the three most powerful executives at Trafigura, will leave at the end of March 2024.
April 7, 2023 Spain to invest $2.3 billion in S. African energy transition South Africa produced an energy-transition plan last year that estimated it will need 1.5 trillion rand ($82 billion) in investment over the next five years.
April 6, 2023 Anglo American to build green hydrogen hub in central Chile The project, focused on innovation and new technologies, would involve building facilities around Santiago and the Valparaiso coastal region.
April 6, 2023 Australia to work with Germany on critical minerals study Australia is looking to partner with friendly nations to build up its value adding industry.
April 6, 2023 Germany’s Stolberg lead smelter reopens after sale to Trafigura The Stolberg plant largely supplies European battery producers with lead.
April 6, 2023 De Beers finds diamond within a diamond, names it the “Beating Heart” The 0.33-carat rough diamond has an internal cavity enclosing a smaller loose diamond, which moves around within the space.
April 5, 2023 Eldorado secures 80% of Skouries gold-copper project funding The $744m financing facility is expected to cover the bulk of the investment needed to finish construction of the mine in northern Greece.
April 4, 2023 Glencore has three weeks to keep $23 billion Teck bid alive Glencore, which is working with Citigroup, has indicated its deal would be dead if Teck investors approve the split later this month.
April 4, 2023 Anglo American, Sweden’s H2 Green Steel to work on low-carbon steelmaking processes The agreement includes studying and trialling the use of iron ore products from its Kumba mines in South Africa and Minas-Rio mine in Brazil.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
