August 27, 2021

Ukraine cancels privatization tender on titanium and zirconium miner

The deal was meant to become the first successful privatization auction of a large state-owned enterprise since 2014.

August 26, 2021

In era of green mining, even a zero-carbon project won’t do

Aurubis AG, one of the world’s largest copper smelters, terminated a provisional agreement to buy raw materials from Nussir after opposition from local indigenous groups.

August 26, 2021

Inflation-wary Germans are loading up on gold

Demand for physical bullion in Germany was the highest since at least 2009 in the first half.

August 26, 2021

Rio Tinto-led plan for major lithium mine stirs protests in Serbia

Rio Tinto in July committed $2.4 billion to its Jadar project as global miners push into metals needed for the green energy transition.

August 25, 2021

CEZ aims to decide by year-end on ‘gigafactory’ consortium

Czech Republic is also hoping to start lithium mining from deposits on the north-western border with Germany.

August 24, 2021

RANKED: World’s 10 biggest copper mining companies

In an unprecedented year marked by disruptions due to the global pandemic, copper mine production was contingent on how each company overcame operational challenges.

August 24, 2021

Higher metal prices to push exploration budgets up in 2022, says S&P Global

Ramp-up in green policies supportive of battery metals.

August 24, 2021

EU considers help for rare earth magnet production

The moves to support production of rare earth permanent magnets would mirror legislation introduced in the United States earlier this month.

August 24, 2021

Greenland Minerals won’t engage in further rare earths project consultation

The miner participated in community meetings in February but will not take part in those scheduled for August due to "safety concerns".

August 23, 2021

Clay found in bauxite deposits helps produce low-carbon cement

Belterra clay has been found to have enough minerals with aluminum content to ensure good quality cement.