March 26, 2021

The metals of antiquity – tin

Although the circumstances surrounding the original discovery of tin have never been established, they have given rise to several fascinating theories.

March 26, 2021

Home: Humble aluminum can shows a circular economy won’t be easy

It is ironic that aluminum, a metal so central to the green revolution, risks not being able to grow sufficiently because of the pressure to decarbonise.

March 26, 2021

Newest battery metal IPO taps rising interest in the deep sea

Investor interest in deep sea minerals is rising ahead of an mining code of conduct that’s expected to be concluded this year by the International Seabed Authority.

March 26, 2021

Nornickel to spin off copper-gold mine near China

Nornickel owns a 50%-stake in the Bystrinsky mine.

March 26, 2021

Alrosa fetches $23.9m in three diamond auctions

The world’s top diamond miner by output held three “special-size diamonds” auctions to celebrate its Jubilee Auction #100.

March 26, 2021

Kaz Minerals bidders up takeover bid to $5.5 billion

Nova Resources has raised its offer for the miner by 9%, after minority shareholders said they would reject earlier proposals for being too low.

March 25, 2021

Home: Volkswagen powers up for the EV revolution

Its roadmap has major implications for battery metals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese.

March 25, 2021

Norway’s Nussir considers IPO after Arctic copper mine deal

Company is considering listing its shares in Oslo this year after signing a deal with local officials to build the world's first fully electric copper mine in the Arctic.

March 25, 2021

Tungsten producers may have to look at new markets – report

An analysis by Roskill states that tungsten prices and consumption in the automotive sector may never recover to 2017 levels.

March 24, 2021

Cornish Metals granted key permit for United Downs

Cornwall mineral authority’s concession of development rights will allow Cornish Metal to begin drilling at the copper-tin project.