March 4, 2022 Alrosa suspends Natural Diamond Council membership Alrosa is responsible for 90% of Russia’s diamond production and 28% of global supply.
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.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
