June 30, 2022

Czech coal miner OKD extends production until at least end-2023

The Czech Republic's only hard-coal miner is looking at prolonging operations until 2025 amid Europe's energy crisis.

June 30, 2022

Column: US forms ‘friendly’ coalition to secure critical minerals

A metallic NATO is starting to take shape, though no-one is calling it that just yet, writes Andy Home.

June 30, 2022

LME examining UK’s sanctions on Nornickel boss Potanin

The exchange is looking into the detail of the sanctions and what it may mean for itself, its participants, and Norilsk brands.

June 30, 2022

Sibanye-Stillwater seeks control of Finnish lithium miner

It wants to increase its stake in Keliber to 50% plus one share and is offering to buy minority shareholders out to reach an 80% ownership.

June 29, 2022

Britishvolt signs deal with Posco Chemical for battery materials

Britishvolt said Posco's ownership of mines and processing facilities across the battery sector would ensure "end-to-end, stable, supply chain supply".

June 29, 2022

SocGen blames Clifford Chance in $483 million gold suit

SocGen said the law firm “committed errors” and was “negligent” when it represented the French lender in a case against Turkish jewelers.

June 29, 2022

Russia hits back at attempts to ‘politicize’ its diamonds

Country said attempts to question its compliance with the international diamond certification scheme were "totally unfounded" and "far-fetched".

June 29, 2022

Britain sanctions Russia’s “Nickel King” Vladimir Potanin

Sanctions on Russia’s second richest man and president of Nornickel, target Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, the UK government said.

June 28, 2022

UK coal mine’s climate impact is ‘indefensible,’ watchdog says

The government is expected to decide next week whether to allow the mine in Cumbria, northwest England.

June 28, 2022

JPMorgan exits nickel saga as tycoon shrinks ‘big short’

Tsingshan Holding Group’s inability to pay its margin calls to its banks and brokers was among the main drivers of a 250% surge in prices in early March.