August 13, 2021

Scientists claim Gates, Bezos-backed firm could threaten Arctic ecosystem

Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say.

August 12, 2021

China nickel price jumps as stockpiles drop near record lows

Shanghai nickel up nearly 5% as warehouses empty out and refined supply slumps in world's largest market.

August 12, 2021

Polyus maintains 2021 guidance despite y-o-y production decline

Gold production for Q2 2021 amounted to 671,000 oz, higher than the previous quarter's 592,000 oz, but 3% less than Q2 2020.

August 12, 2021

Gemfields reaches record revenue at emerald auction

It generated about $23.1 million in revenues – an all-time record for commercial-quality emeralds sold at auctions.

August 12, 2021

Rio Tinto sells last diamonds from iconic Argyle mine

Mining at Argyle, which accounted for 90% of worldwide pink diamond production, ended in November 2020.

August 11, 2021

120-year chart shows commodities have never been this undervalued

Commodities investor Goehring & Rozencwajg poses the question: Natural resources – uninvestable assets or unprecedented opportunity?

August 10, 2021

Steel sector carbon emissions must fall 75% under 2 degrees celsius scenario — report

Wood Mackenzie says aligning to a 2°C warming pathway in the steel industry would mean disruption to the iron ore and metallurgical coal markets.

August 10, 2021

Aluminum, copper, zinc usage from solar energy sector expected to double by 2040 – report

A report by Wood Mackenzie states that an expected increase of solar’s share in the global power supply presents opportunities for the base metals sector.

August 10, 2021

US sanctions on Belarus potash leave out nation’s sole seller

The penalties announced on Monday target state-owned Belaruskali, which controls about a fifth of the global market for the crop nutrient.

August 9, 2021

LME confirms trading to be split between open outcry and digital from Sept

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