October 1, 2021 The king of oil bets on batteries for a green world Once one of the world's most powerful oil traders, Alex Beard is now raising money to build a portfolio of strategic battery sites across the UK.
October 1, 2021 Czechs want Polish deal over disputed coal mine to last longer term, minister says Talks to end the dispute over the Turow mine got stuck on Thursday over the length the agreement should be valid,
October 1, 2021 Li-ion battery recycling market to reach $31bn per year by 2040 — report IDTechEx says that, in two decades, over 50% of the world's spent li-ion batteries will be recycled in China.
September 30, 2021 London’s beleaguered metals ring gets contrarian bet on revival Futures dealer Sigma Broking plans to take a seat on the London Metal Exchange’s famous open-outcry trading floor next month.
September 30, 2021 Russia submits proposed mining tax changes to the parliament The taxes will affect Russian producers of steel, coking coal and fertilisers, as well as mixed ore.
September 30, 2021 Europe urged to launch fund to spur rare earth magnet output Companies could be offered tax breaks as part of a plan for the EU to produce a fifth of its own rare earth magnet demand by 2030.
September 29, 2021 Nornickel to stick with dividend policy in 2021, CEO says Company will stick with its policy of paying out 60% of core earnings in dividends for 2021.
September 28, 2021 Energy crisis old economy’s revenge, says Goldman’s Currie Investment in gas in particular needs to be increased to fend off more volatility during the energy transition, he says.
September 28, 2021 Germany’s TÜV Süd “shirking responsibility” over 2019 Brazil dam burst, court hears Seven claimants are demanding around half a million euros in damages from the company.
September 28, 2021 Home: Power is a double-edged sword for global metals sector China’s power crunch is rapidly evolving from bull to bear influence on metals pricing.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am