April 5, 2022

EU to propose banning coal imports from Russia after atrocities

The European Commission is also expected to propose banning most Russian trucks and ships from entering the bloc.

April 5, 2022

Global nickel smelting up in March despite Ukraine, satellite data shows

Russia supplies about 10% of the world's nickel.

April 5, 2022

Kinross Gold to sell Russian assets to Highland for $680 million

The transaction, subject to Moscow's approval, is the first sale of a Western company’s assets in Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine.

April 4, 2022

Metals world agonizes over war but keeps buying from Russia

The question of what happens to Russia’s metal exports is of vast consequence to global markets -- it’s a key supplier of palladium, nickel, aluminum, steel and copper.

April 4, 2022

Poland wants coal use beyond EU net-zero date in security push

Poland signaled that it wants to use coal to produce electricity after 2049 to bolster its energy security.

April 4, 2022

Gold price advances on rising Russia-Ukraine tensions

Inflation looks set to remain elevated, which could continue to support the gold price, analysts told Reuters.

April 4, 2022

LME faces UK regulatory review over nickel market turmoil

The Financial Conduct Authority will review the suspension and resumption of the nickel market last month.

April 4, 2022

LME introduces 15% daily price limits for all metals

The exchange suspended nickel trading on March 8 after prices spiked by more than 50% to hit $100,000 a tonne.

April 3, 2022

The price for Europe to wean off Russian gas keeps going up

The war in Ukraine is making steel, copper and aluminum scarce and more expensive.

April 3, 2022

UK to unveil energy revamp with focus on nuclear and wind

Government minister Grant Shapps said he expects to see proposals for more nuclear reactors.