April 22, 2021

Glencore chair defends pay plan for new CEO

Tony Hayward defended an incentive plan for the commodity giant’s new chief executive officer, after prominent advisory firms urged investors to vote against it.

April 22, 2021

Anglo American’s first quarter production up 3%

Copper production climbed 9% to 160,000 tonnes in the quarter from 147,000 tonnes in the same period last year.

April 22, 2021

Blockchain platform for sustainability compliance revitalized

Everledger says its platform is now being used by diamond retailers to evidence their sustainability credentials and compliance with regulatory requirements.

April 22, 2021

China Moly to help small-scale cobalt miners

The world’s no.2 cobalt miner and largest tungsten producer will help artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) become a trusted source of battery metals.

April 21, 2021

RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest gold mines

Located in one of Russia’s most prolific gold mining provinces, Polyus' Olimpiada reigns as the top producing operation.

April 21, 2021

Greenland Minerals seeks talks with new gov’t over fate of rare earths project

Australia’s Greenland Minerals (ASX: GGG) said on Wednesday it was seeking to engage in talks with Greenland’s authorities over its Kvanefjeld rare […]

April 21, 2021

Fate of London metals pit hangs in balance after trader pushback

After months of consultations, the LME’s board will meet Thursday to decide the future of the open-outcry floor.

April 21, 2021

Supply deficit sends palladium price to all-time high

Palladium price has climbed more than 17% in 2021, building on five straight annual gains.

April 21, 2021

EU publishes rulebook to classify ‘green’ investments

The European Commission's publication does not include a decision on whether to label nuclear energy and power plants fuelled by natural gas as green.

April 20, 2021

Cobalt, nickel battery use rises as electric sports cars gain popularity

EV Metal Index jumps 245% YTD, boosted by rising sales of cars like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Audi e-tron Quattro with high-nickel, cobalt batteries.