March 15, 2021

Poland’s central bank wants to buy 100 tonnes of gold, governor says

Central banks have stepped up purchases of gold, often seeing it as a way to reduce reliance on the US dollar.

March 15, 2021

VW plans to be battery juggernaut in $29 billion answer to Tesla

Company is stepping up its game to become the world’s biggest electric-car maker with a plan to build six battery factories in Europe.

March 15, 2021

BlackRock-backed GV Gold plans Moscow IPO

The company potential listing could value it at up to $2 billion.

March 15, 2021

Boliden warns profit to be hit by covid-19 outbreaks among staff

The negative effect is expected to be nearly 200 million crowns ($23.4 million).

March 14, 2021

Researchers find new way to locate untapped rare earths deposits worldwide

Fayalite holds the key to locating new REEs deposits.

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.