February 27, 2023

Russians probed over gold in Sudan as West vies for influence

Dozens of Russians working for a mining company in Sudan are being probed by authorities on suspicion of gold-smuggling.

February 27, 2023

Recharge Industries grabs failed startup Britishvolt

The Australian firm has bought Britishvolt, which planned a battery factory in the UK to power EVs, out of administration.

February 26, 2023

China approved enough new coal plants last year to power the UK

Local governments permitted 106 gigawatts of new plants, the most since 2015.

February 24, 2023

Chinese group heads to LME with plan to draw a line under nickel crisis

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt plans to discuss an application to register the company’s nickel for delivery on the exchange.

February 24, 2023

US announces tariffs on Russian metals including aluminum

The White House will raise tariffs on more than 100 Russian metals, minerals and chemical products.

February 24, 2023

Eldorado says gold production to grow 55% over five years

Addition of the Skouries gold-copper mine in northern Greece will boost Eldorado's output to 675,000-735,000 gold ounces by 2027.

February 23, 2023

HSBC says greenwash risks have potential to impede market access

The decision comes as financial watchdogs make increasingly clear they won’t tolerate exaggerated or false ESG claims.

February 23, 2023

LME nickel to trade in Asian hours for first time since crisis

The LME has been seeking to restart trading during Asian hours for several months.

February 23, 2023

Column: War in Ukraine shows commodity markets are robust, adaptable

One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, it's clear that markets are remarkably resilient and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

February 23, 2023

Russian court orders Glencore unit to pay up in Sberbank row

Sberbank took legal action against Glencore Energy UK Ltd last year after it alleged the company did not pay for two oil consignments.