February 20, 2023 Finland tightens mining law as demand for minerals surges Finland is emerging as a key mining and processing hub for battery metals with more than €6 billion in investments already planned.
February 19, 2023 G-7 and EU looking at ways to track and trace Russian diamonds Previous EU attempts to sanction Russian gems have run into resistance from importer nations such as Belgium.
February 17, 2023 General Motors digs into mining business to lead race for EV metals The US automaker has invested in several miners to improve access to battery minerals.
February 17, 2023 GRAPHIC: Steep levies on Russian aluminum could threaten US nickel supply Russia accounted for 11% of US nickel imports in 2022.
February 17, 2023 Glencore hit by fresh bribery-related lawsuit in the UK Legal action is related to alleged losses to shareholders resulting from Glencore's statements to the market on corruption cases.
February 16, 2023 Column: Zinc turbulent as low stocks clash with expected surplus Zinc's early-year rally has quickly fizzled out as the market prices in a looming supply surge.
February 16, 2023 Freyr Battery, Finnish Minerals Group plan cathode material JV Freyr is building its first battery cell factory in Norway.
February 16, 2023 Glencore to sell 23% stake in Peruvian miner Volcan The sale of the silver-zinc producer, which has five operating mines, is part of Glencore's efforts to further simplify the business.
February 15, 2023 Trafigura completes Ecobat Stolberg lead smelter purchase The Stolberg plant will be operated and managed by Nyrstar.
February 15, 2023 Sandvik to supply electric mining vehicles to Rana Gruber The agreement supports Rana's aim to operate the world's first carbon-free iron ore mine by the end of 2025.
EU to offer US critical minerals partnership to check China The EU is prepared to sign a memorandum of understanding with the US to develop a “Strategic Partnership Roadmap” within three months, Bloomberg reports. February 03, 2026 | 10:18 am
China’s metals association calls for expanded copper stockpile China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association also suggested the possibility of adding copper concentrate to the nation's strategic reserves. February 03, 2026 | 09:23 am
Torngat eyes Strange Lake feasibility study as timing slips for Quebec rare earths project Strange Lake stands out among North American rare earth projects for its heavy rare earth content, particularly dysprosium and terbium. February 03, 2026 | 09:00 am