January 26, 2023

LME expands nickel committee to help improve contract, dwindling volumes

Nickel volumes on the LME crashed 28% last year from 2021.

January 25, 2023

EU urges European banks to step up funding for critical minerals

The EU is due to unveil its Critical Raw Materials Act on March 8 to secure the bloc's supply of critical raw materials.

January 25, 2023

Polymetal’s Q4 revenue jumps on inventory clearance

Polymetal has not been directly targeted by Western sanctions imposed on Moscow.

January 24, 2023

Steelmaking breakthrough could save money and emissions

Steel production accounts for about 7% of the world’s carbon emissions.

January 24, 2023

EU metals industry urges aid to rival US green energy package

French President Emmanuel Macron called for an EU package amounting to 2% of its economic output to rival the $370 billion US plan.

January 24, 2023

Nornickel forecasts output drop in 2023 due to planned maintenance

Nickel and palladium production is expected to fall due to planned refurbishment at Nadezhda metallurgical plant.

January 24, 2023

Flexible copper sensor can detect heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of everyday life.

January 23, 2023

Column: Power problems rein in global aluminum output growth

Europe's energy crisis has taken a heavy toll on a notoriously power-hungry sector.

January 23, 2023

BHP strikes deal to look for copper in Serbia

Company has agreed to pay fees and exploration costs for three copper exploration targets with Mundoro Capital.

January 23, 2023

Potanin says sanctions constrain Nornickel, force it to adjust strategy

Potanin was placed on a US sanctions list as part of wider measures targeting people close to Vladimir Putin.