March 10, 2023

US, EU agree to start talks on critical minerals amid trade tensions

Biden and von der Leyen are meeting against a backdrop of European complaints that US subsidies will divert investment away from Europe.

March 10, 2023

Ancient Romans failed to fully exploit rich silver deposit in Germany

New research confirms that Roman soldiers attempted to mine silver ore in Bad Ems but failed in 47 AD.

March 9, 2023

Europe loses another smelter as energy crisis leaves deep scars

Speira Gmbh will shut its Rheinwork plant in Germany this year due to challenges in the energy market.

March 9, 2023

Three workers die in Spanish potash mine collapse

Two of the dead were students at the Polytechnical University of Catalonia.

March 8, 2023

One year after nickel fiasco, LME left with multiple headaches

The 146-year old exchange is fighting to mend its reputation amid a host of lawsuits, vigorous action by regulators and struggling volumes.

March 8, 2023

Platinum deficit in 2023 to be deeper than expected – WPIC

Power supply risks, operational challenges limit supply growth.

March 8, 2023

Scientists synthesize rare earth element key for biomedical research

Ireland-based researchers have developed a method for the synthesis of cerium, a rare earth mineral that holds promise for the treatment of diseases associated with inflammation, including cancer.

March 7, 2023

LME faces further legal action in London court

The exchange is facing further legal action in London by a company called Double Eight Ltd.

March 6, 2023

AQR leads 10 hedge funds suing LME over nickel trade debacle

AQR and DRW Commodities alongside others are seeking around £80 million, according to the LME.

March 6, 2023

Newly discovered protein supports efficient refining of REEs

Switzerland-based researchers discovered lanpepsy, a protein which specifies rare earth elements and discriminates them from other minerals and metals.