August 19, 2022

ERG halts iron ore supply to Russia’s MMK due to sanctions

The United States included MMK in its latest round of sanctions this month.

August 19, 2022

Graphene becomes philosopher’s stone for extracting gold from e-waste

“Graphene turns rubbish into gold, literally.”

August 19, 2022

World’s largest uranium miner Kazatomprom ups 2024 production goals

The Kazakhstan-based miner aims to produce 25,000-25,500 tonnes in 2024, about 10% above levels targeted for 2023.

August 18, 2022

Column: Power is the big new problem for industrial metals supply

Europe's power crunch is taking a rising toll on the region's industrial metals sector, writes Andy Home.

August 18, 2022

Five vital commodity industries are buckling under energy crisis

Energy-intensive sectors such as steel, fertilizers, and aluminum are being forced to close factories or pass on soaring costs.

August 17, 2022

Nyrstar’s shut Dutch smelter invigorates zinc bulls

Nyrstar's decision to close the Budel smelter drove zinc on the LME to $3,819 a tonne on Tuesday, the highest since June 9.

August 17, 2022

Norsk Hydro shuts aluminum plant as Europe’s power woes deepen

Europe’s energy crisis has claimed another victim in the power-hungry metals industry.

August 16, 2022

To rescue 10 trapped miners, Mexico turns to German, US companies

Engineers meanwhile are working on sealing off the Pinabete mine from the nearby Conchas Norte mine.

August 16, 2022

Zinc price hits two-month high as Nyrstar halts production

Budel smelter in the Netherlands will be put on care and maintenance from September 1 until further notice.

August 16, 2022

LME bans Russian nickel from approved UK warehouses

Decision follows an April 1 resolution that blocked other Russian metals including copper, lead and aluminum from British warehouses.