May 11, 2021

Eramet obtains lithium from geothermal brine in eastern France

The European Union last year added lithium to its critical raw materials list as essential for a shift towards electric vehicles and energy storage.

May 11, 2021

New technology aims for tailings monitoring from space

The University of Nottingham, Terra Motion and Geospatial Insight are making a tailings dam motion monitor service available to miners.

May 10, 2021

Aurubis delivers strong quarterly earnings, optimistic on outlook

Company posted operating earnings before taxes of $125.18 million in Q2, compared to $110 million from the previous year.

May 10, 2021

Low carbon world needs $1.7 trillion in mining investment

Wood Mackenzie says miners need to spend that amount in the next next 15 years to help supply enough metals needed for the shift to a low carbon world.

May 9, 2021

Commodities that will rule the green, digital transition

A report by Fitch Solutions states that most battery metals together with metal scrap will see a boost over the next decade.

May 7, 2021

101-carat diamond to be auctioned in Geneva jewellery sale

The largest diamond ever cut in Russia will be auctioned in Geneva later this month.

May 7, 2021

Is uranium coming back in vogue?

BMO Capital Markets forecasts a 33 million lb. deficit of uranium this year, or about 18% of current demand.

May 7, 2021

Fancy color diamond prices show mixed results in Q1 2021

The Fancy Color Research Foundation reported the latest results of its Fancy Color Diamond Index.

May 6, 2021

UK court to reconsider $6.9bn Brazil dam lawsuit against BHP

The case is the latest battle to establish whether multinationals can be held liable for the conduct of subsidiaries abroad.

May 6, 2021

Eramet set to sell aero supplier Brown Europe to Ace Capital

Brown Europe specialises in production of wires and bars in superalloys and stainless steels mainly for the aerospace market.