August 31, 2021

LME launches digital sustainability passport, begins with aluminum

The LMEpassport stores electronic Certificates of Analysis, or quality assurance documents based on a metal’s size, shape, purity and other characteristics.

August 31, 2021

Nornickel fund lists physically-backed copper and nickel ETCs in Germany

Prices of copper and nickel have risen to multi-year highs this year and the world’s transition from fossil fuels is expected to add to demand.

August 29, 2021

Ancient remains send warning message on current lead exposure in humans

Those most directly affected are miners and employees in recycling facilities.

August 29, 2021

ESG strategy makes Norra Kärr REE project attractive – report

According to Roskill, by revising the flowsheet to reduce the project's footprint and looking to secure an off-site brownfield location for a refining facility, LEM has lowered the environmental risk…

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.