February 8, 2022 The 20 best mining schools in the world The QS World University Rankings by Subject released this week is led again by the Colorado School of Mines.
February 8, 2022 Energy giant RWE backs Germany’s bad-bank plan for coal exit RWE has one of the largest renewable-energy portfolios among European utilities, but it still generates about a quarter of its power from lignite plants.
February 8, 2022 Aluminum price hits highest since 2008 on LME, closes in on a record “Aluminum markets are facing a melt-up in prices this year, driven by simultaneous deficits in both China and ex-China drawing on already low stock of inventory,” Goldman analysts say.
February 8, 2022 New LME stocks squeeze is creeping up on Doctor Copper LME copper stocks give every appearance of experiencing a second grab-it-while-you-can impulse wave, writes Andy Home.
February 7, 2022 Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs An EU-funded certification scheme using blockchain is being developed for rare earths.
February 7, 2022 Financial spillover effect more intense between gold, silver Researchers analyzed the portfolio risk characteristics and spillovers of precious metals commodities and equity markets across continents.
February 6, 2022 France coal-fired power plants get short-term right to burn more France is temporarily allowing electricity producers to burn more coal after the nation’s grid operator warned of possible power shortages.
February 6, 2022 Operating coal-fired power plants more expensive than switching to renewables – report A University of Surrey researcher makes the case for solar power in a new paper.
February 4, 2022 Czechs withdraw Turow mine complaint after Polish payment The leaders of both countries agreed a deal on Thursday to end a long-running dispute over expansion at the lignite mine.
February 3, 2022 Poland violates law in lignite mine dispute, EU court aide says Polish and Czech government negotiators have reached an agreement in their dispute over Turow.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm
