August 16, 2021

Most LME floor members to return when ring trading restarts in September

Eight of the nine members trading on the floor of the London Metal Exchange will return when it reopens in September.

August 16, 2021

Scientists predict downward trend in lithium-ion battery costs

University of Münster researchers expect a reduction to $70 per kilowatt-hour by 2050 for lithium-ion batteries.

August 13, 2021

Rusal cautious about second half due to export taxes, covid-19

Rusal said in June that the 15% export tax on aluminum exports would cost it several hundred million dollars this year.

August 13, 2021

Tesla, Re|Source to launch final pilot in DRC to trace cobalt from mine to EVs

Blockchain-based program is being tested in real operating conditions at multiple on-site pilots in DRC and Europe.

August 13, 2021

Alrosa’s profit jumps on higher diamond prices

The market is recovering faster than we predicted, the diamond miner said.

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.