April 20, 2022

Polish coal mine blast kills five, others trapped in shafts

Owner JSW said the methane explosion at the Pniowek coal mine in Pawlowice happened shortly after midnight at a depth of 1,000 metres.

April 19, 2022

IMF says LME governance needs strengthening after nickel fiasco

The LME said at the time that it took action after the nickel price spike posed a systemic risk to its market.

April 19, 2022

EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first-of-a-kind European rare earth deal

Schaeffler has agreed a five-year deal with Norway's REEtec to supply rare earth oxides from 2024.

April 19, 2022

Balkans turns to coal as energy crisis trumps climate commitments

Balkan nations in southeast Europe are turning to coal as they try to tackle a global surge in energy prices.

April 18, 2022

Top 50 mining companies power through covid adding $1 trillion in value

Buoyant lithium, copper and gold prices lift value of top 50 mining stocks $1 trillion above covid lows – Russian miners prove resilient. 

April 18, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine puts global energy transition at crossroad

In some ways, the war is slowing the shift and giving old energy new life.

April 18, 2022

Gold price hits 5-week high as war, inflation continue to boost safe havens

After capping a second weekly gain, bullion climbed as much as 1% earlier in the day following price increases in both oil and natural gas.

April 17, 2022

Hundreds protest in Spain against redevelopment of Roman-era gold mine

Hundreds of people gathered in the municipality of Tapia de Casariego to protest against the exploitation of the nearby Salave gold deposit.

April 17, 2022

Denarii silver content reveals new facts about Roman financial crisis

The silver content of Roman denarii has shed new light on the financial crisis mentioned by Cicero De Officiis.

April 15, 2022

Cleantech startup’s AI, blockchain technology aim to improve Scotland’s water infrastructure 

Hypervine has won a six year Framework with Morrison Construction and Scottish Water.