October 17, 2021

What the energy transition may bring for five battery metals – report

London-based ING Economics predicts what the ongoing energy transition might bring for copper, aluminum, nickel, cobalt, and lithium.

October 16, 2021

Scientists propose new ‘salty’ non-toxic gold extraction process

Researchers at Aalto University developed a method that uses chloride for the leaching and recovery of gold from ore.

October 15, 2021

Industrial metals blast off as energy crisis drags down supply

Friday’s gains come after the benchmark index of six base metals on the LME rose to an all-time peak in the previous session.

October 15, 2021

Power crunch hits Europe’s silicon and zinc supplies for renewables

European power prices have rocketed this year mainly due to the rising price of natural gas used for power generation and heating, low renewable energy output and higher carbon prices.

October 15, 2021

Copper price soars to new high as stockpiles hit 47-year low

Copper price up 12% this week as LME warehouses empty out and inflation pressures rise across the globe.

October 15, 2021

Alrosa says global stock of rough diamonds “minimal”

The world’s top diamond miner by output says demand increase has not been met with any "meaningful" supply response.

October 15, 2021

Canadian companies to use Czech manganese for li-ion battery cathode materials

Sourcing the metal from the Chvaletice project, Euro Manganese will develop manganese products for use in cathode materials made by Nano One.

October 14, 2021

Glencore looks to recycle electronic metal waste in UK

Glencore will find out this month whether it will be able to build an electronics recycling facility in the UK, which could be operational within 18 months.

October 14, 2021

Atalaya lifts full-year copper guidance, stock up

The company now expects output to reach 54,000-56,000 tonnes for the year.

October 14, 2021

Copper price tops $10,000 as energy crisis hits supply

Copper mining stocks jump as copper price rally gains momentum and traders scramble for prompt delivery of metal.