March 12, 2021 Nordgold implements new satellite technology at Lefa mine The new system will help keep track of the condition of the mine’s tailings storage facilities.
March 12, 2021 Booming electric vehicle sales drive surge in cobalt prices The price of the metal stands at $53,000 per tonne, up 65% this year and around its highest since December 2018.
March 12, 2021 UK coal mine on hold after gov’t calls for public inquiry Official review will decide fate of the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years after government U-turn.
March 12, 2021 Europe lagging in battery metals production – report According to Aperio Intelligence, Europe’s own supply is unlikely to meet the demand driven by the e-mobility sector by 2025.
March 11, 2021 Cobalt, nickel free electric car batteries are a runaway success Few months in, LFP Model 3 already commands 5% of global EV market, counts for 21% of Tesla battery capacity hitting roads–even before key patent expiry next year.
March 11, 2021 EU plans to make battery cells for 7m EV cars by 2025 – Handelsblatt As part of its plan to become climate neutral by 2050, the EU wants to boost local production of battery cells to power clean vehicles without relying on imports, especially…
March 11, 2021 Russian metal, fertiliser, other firms should invest more at home – Putin Putin asked Russia's tax service to provide a detailed report to him each quarter about the profits of Russia's largest companies and whether they are being invested in projects inside…
March 11, 2021 Shell names former BHP CEO chair Andrew Mackenzie will succeed Charles Holliday who will step down on May 18 after serving six years in the role.
March 11, 2021 LME to make improvements to electronic pricing during ring closure The London Metal Exchange will make changes to its electronic system for closing prices to make it more efficient during the suspension of open outcry trading due to the pandemic.
March 11, 2021 Glencore chairman Tony Hayward to step down by 2022 Announcement heralds a changing of the guard at the company, with long-serving chief executive Ivan Glasenberg due to step down in June.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
