October 6, 2022 Climate systems ‘breakdown’ looms as coal investments soar Almost half the coal industry is expanding, with China leading the way.
October 6, 2022 Column: Third European smelter closure compounds zinc conundrum Europe's energy crisis is taking a rising toll on the region's industrial capacity with another zinc smelter going into care and maintenance.
October 5, 2022 Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.
October 5, 2022 LME blocks new metal from Russia’s UMMC after UK sanctions The move is by far the most significant restriction on Russian supplies by the world’s main metals market since the invasion of Ukraine.
October 5, 2022 De Beers rough diamond sales for eighth cycle of the year at $500 million Sales declined 21.6% from the previous Sight but were flat compared to the same period last year.
October 5, 2022 Banning Russian aluminum would create uncertainty about LME’s role – Rusal Rusal, the world's largest aluminum producer outside China, is expected to account for 6% of global supplies of the metal this year.
October 5, 2022 Engine parts makers must cross ‘valley of death’ to reach EV era Auto engine parts makers eyeing the promising electric-vehicle market are dealing with a severe case of delayed gratification.
October 5, 2022 Column: Australia sees longer commodity boost from Russia’s Ukraine war Australia expects a boost to its commodity export earnings caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to last into 2024.
October 5, 2022 Ukraine opposes Belarus bid to lead conflict diamond organization Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to push its ally Belarus to the top of an international diamond certification body.
October 5, 2022 Glencore to place Nordenham zinc smelter on care and maintenance The smelter produces around 165,000 tonnes of zinc and zinc alloys per year, according to its website.
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