September 7, 2021 Nornickel tests extraction of metals from waste after flooding hit output About 200 tonnes of nickel, 50 tonnes of copper, 80 kg of platinum group metals, 2 kg of gold and 44 kg of silver were extracted last month from low-nickel…
September 7, 2021 LME floor trade volume plunged 85% on reopening day The iconic trading floor reopened this week after dealers lobbied the LME not to push ahead with a plan to switch permanently to fully electronic pricing.
September 6, 2021 Potential for increased electrification originates in the mining pit — FLSmidth CEO With FLSmidth's acquisition of German engineering firm Thyssenkrupp’s mining business, a combination was born that will create a global mining technology provider.
September 6, 2021 BMW orders up $24 billion of batteries as EV demand grows The German carmaker now has contracts for more than 20 billion euros of batteries, up from 12 billion euros previously.
September 6, 2021 Nornickel lists first ETC physically backed by carbon-neutral nickel The company has launched several physically backed ETCs this year via its Global Palladium Fund.
September 2, 2021 Quantum-enabled camera to help cut methane emissions from oil & gas industry The technology could potentially be used in other sectors, such as mining and agriculture.
August 31, 2021 Value of battery metals in new electric cars already beyond 2020 total MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surpasses 2020 full year total in just six months as lithium, cobalt and nickel prices bounce and tonnes deployed globally set records.
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.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
