December 8, 2021

Russian billionaire Potanin faces $7 billion divorce claim in London

His ex-wife, Natalia Potanina, is seeking 50% of the value of his stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel.

December 8, 2021

European zinc smelter power woes spark scramble for metal

The zinc market is turning out to be considerably tighter than anyone expected just a few months ago, writes Andy Home.

December 8, 2021

Trafigura nearly doubles profit to hit record in FY 2021

The commodity trader posted a net profit of $3.1 billion for its financial year ending Sept. 30, almost double the previous year.

December 8, 2021

Iron has been key for life on earth. What about on other planets?

Oxford scientists have uncovered the likely mechanisms by which iron influenced the development of complex life forms.

December 7, 2021

Lithium extraction company Vulcan adds VW to customer line-up

The binding purchase agreement with Volkswagen for lithium extracted from Germany's Upper Rhine Valley region has an initial term of five years.

December 7, 2021

RANKED: World’s 10 biggest underground mines by tonnes of ore milled

The ore that contains sufficient valuable mineral to be treated by milling process is what ends up going into the processing plant compared to run of mine ore production.

December 7, 2021

BMW hits 1m EV sales, targets 2m fully electric sales by 2025

The carmaker aims for at least 50% of global sales to be fully electric by 2030.

December 6, 2021

London nickel market tightens as China lifts imports

nickel looks set to remain a tight market with the flow of metal into China transferring the tightness from Shanghai to London, writes Andy Home.

December 6, 2021

Artificial material mimics rare earth compounds

Researchers at Aalto University created a new material with quantum properties that normally require rare earth compounds.

December 6, 2021

Thousands protest against Rio Tinto’s lithium project in Serbia

Tennis star Novak Djokovic showed support on social media for crowds of environmental protestors blocking roads and bridges in Belgrade and other cities.