April 11, 2023

Export restrictions may threaten the green transition, OECD says

The restrictions have increased more than five-fold in the last decade to a point where 10% of the global value of exports is subject to at least one measure, the…

April 11, 2023

More than half of aluminum in LME warehouses produced in Russia

The exchange has not banned Russian metals from being traded and stored in its system since Moscow invaded Ukraine.

April 11, 2023

Kazatomprom sees clients switching from Russia

Some nuclear plants in Europe, which previously sourced uranium from Russia, are seeking contracts from 2025, Kazatomprom CEO said.

April 11, 2023

Glencore to offer lithium batteries recycling services in Spain and Portugal

It has partnered with waste management services provider FCC Ámbito and Spanish energy firm Iberdrola to offer battery recycling services.

April 11, 2023

G-7 nations tussle over bid to phase out coal power by 2030

The EU, the US and Japan have expressed reservations about a UK proposal to phase out out domestic coal power generation by 2030.

April 11, 2023

One of Teck Resources’ top investors backs separation plan

Egerton Capital UK said it will support proposal to separate Teck's base metals and a coal businesses in upcoming shareholders vote.

April 10, 2023

Five key charts to watch in global commodities this week

The Biden administration is expected this week to propose the toughest-ever curbs on pollution from new cars and light trucks.

April 10, 2023

Gold-based drugs hold potential as new antibiotics

New research has identified 19 gold-based compounds with the potential to treat multidrug-resistant superbugs.

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.