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.