September 24, 2021 Power crisis spreads as large Dutch zinc factory cuts production Nyrstar is curtailing production at a major zinc smelter in the Netherlands during peak times.
September 24, 2021 Europe’s energy crisis to hit miners’ long-term power deals, Boliden says Boliden hasn’t yet been forced to curtail operations or output because of soaring energy prices, but costs are rising.
September 24, 2021 Glencore mulling offers for CSA copper mine in Australia Miner said current talks are at an early stage, adding there is no guarantee at this point that a transaction would materialize.
September 23, 2021 Value of battery metals in new electric cars surges 177% year-on-year Lithium hydroxide prices are up 162% year to date and average lithium use per electric vehicle basis, including hybrids, jumped 19.5% year over year.
September 23, 2021 Cameco inks deals to supply fuel for small modular reactors It will evaluate the potential establishment of a uranium supply chain capable of servicing a fleet of GWRX-300 small modular reactors.
September 23, 2021 Russia sets new MET tax for metals firms, drops idea of new profit tax The concept will be revised and will not be introduced at least until 2023.
September 23, 2021 Gemfields swings to profit after reopening mines It posted a $23.8 million-net profit, which compares to a loss of $56.7 million in the same period last year.
September 23, 2021 Sandfire Resources to buy giant Spanish copper complex for $1.9bn Acquisition of Minas De Aguas Teñidas would turn the company into one of Australia’s largest copper-focused metal producers.
September 23, 2021 Recent discovery may give solar cells 1,000% more power The photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals can grow by creating crystalline layers of barium titanate, strontium titanate and calcium titanate.
September 22, 2021 Automakers look to hedge against China’s rare earth dominance European automakers are in discussions with Arafura Resources about sourcing elements outside China.
Centerra surges on PEA valuing Kemess gold-copper project a $1.1B When factoring in spot commodity prices, the Kemess NPV would almost triple to $2.7 billion, according to its latest PEA report. January 20, 2026 | 08:25 am