March 22, 2022 Sweden gives go-ahead for northern Kallak iron ore mine Plans for the mine have been opposed by the indigenous Sami people, as well as climate-change activist Greta Thunberg.
March 22, 2022 Russia diamond supply curb may benefit Zimbabwe miner’s gems State-owned ZCDC will resume diamond auctions in April after an eight-month hiatus.
March 22, 2022 London nickel trading shows signs of recovery after two weeks of chaos LME three-month nickel tumbled as much as 14% to $27,020 a tonne just after Tuesday's market open.
March 22, 2022 LME says it has no current plans to ban Russian metal from its system Russia supplies about 10% of the world's nickel, 6% of its aluminum and around 3.5% of its copper. A ban on Russian metal could lead to shortages and further price…
March 22, 2022 Synthetic graphite from industrial waste may be key for next-gen battery systems German scientists are exploring sustainable synthesis routes for graphite from industrial waste.
March 21, 2022 Australian alumina ban will squeeze Rusal and aluminum Critical for Rusal and the aluminum market alike is whether other countries follow suit, writes Andy Home.
March 21, 2022 Gold price recovers from worst week since June with inflation risks creeping up Rising commodities prices are helping underpin bullion's appeal as an inflation hedge.
March 21, 2022 Australian export ban pushes up aluminum prices, may boost inflation Australia supplies almost 20% of Russia’s alumina.
March 20, 2022 Nickel squeeze threatens London’s place at heart of metals trade Investors are furious with the LME for allowing prices to soar 250% in less than two days.
March 19, 2022 Belgium to extend life of nuclear reactors by another decade The decision aims to secure supply amid record-high energy prices.
Ganfeng Lithium says it may face insider-trading charges In a statement published in July 2024, Ganfeng said it had traded shares of Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co. in 2020 using insider information. January 04, 2026 | 09:02 am
Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West. January 04, 2026 | 08:52 am
Coronado’s Curragh mining suspension adds to financial woes A roof collapse occurred at about 3 p.m. local time Friday at Curragh’s Mammoth underground mine. January 03, 2026 | 07:53 pm