March 4, 2022

Bacteria help produce clean fuel from CO2 more efficiently

A recent development using enzymes from bacteria has led to an 18-time increase in the efficiency of clean fuel production from CO2.

March 3, 2022

Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation

The Ukrainian conflict could roil the world's economic outlook in unpredictable ways, exacerbating those inflationary pressures, analysts say.

March 3, 2022

Coal prices spike as Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates

Buyers in markets including Europe, Japan, South Korea, and China are scrambling to address their exposure to Russian supply.

March 3, 2022

Fighting continues: good for Ukraine… and gold

In the face of war, gold also shows courage – to move steadily up.

March 3, 2022

Tesla to win approval for $5.5 billion Berlin gigafactory on Friday

Tesla has for months been awaiting approval for a licence to begin production at the EV factory and adjacent battery plant in Gruenheide.

March 3, 2022

Copper close to record, zinc at 15-year high, nickel nears $28,000 as metal price rally gains momentum

Industrial metals "are just waking up" to the supply risk from Ukraine-Russia war, low stockpiles and soaring energy costs.

March 3, 2022

Gold price holds ground as Powell backs rate hikes to combat inflation

Meanwhile, another precious metal, palladium, has been enjoying monstrous gains over the past week.

March 3, 2022

Australia aids allies seeking to replace Russian coal

The Australian government is helping coal importing nations find alternatives to Russia for supplies by connecting them with local producers.

March 3, 2022

Nomads may have taken over Egypt’s emerald mines before the fall of the Roman Empire

Roman Empire emerald mines may have fallen into the hands of nomads as early as the 4th century, new research has found.

March 2, 2022

Nickel market eyes fate of Siberian metal as sanctions bite

Norilsk makes 17% of the world’s “Class 1” nickel, which is more suitable for batteries and can be sourced in large quantities from only a few other locations.