December 3, 2020 Mining for the green economy is still dirty work The world’s top producer of refined nickel and palladium is dealing with the aftermath of a devastating Arctic fuel leak that resulted in a record $2 billion levy.
December 1, 2020 Mining supercycle talk back as copper, iron ore prices surge to 7-year highs Goldman Sachs predicts "structural bull market" for commodities similar to 2000s as rising demand, green energy investment combine with chronic undersupply.
December 1, 2020 SSR tables study on Copler production scenarios, adds flotation circuit Intermediate producer has released an independent ‘Master Plan study’ for the company’s 80%-held Copler district in Turkey.
December 1, 2020 Nornickel to sell less palladium, nickel than it produces in 2020 – head of sales Demand has risen since a slump caused by the first wave of the pandemic, but is unlikely to reach its pre-crisis level until 2022.
December 1, 2020 Scotgold pours first gold at Scotland’s only commercial mine Commercial production at Cononish mine will begin in early 2021.
November 29, 2020 Cobalt demand from battery industry expected to grow in the next five years – report Benchmark Mineral Intelligence says that positive sentiment around battery demand for cobalt chemicals is outweighing the bearish sentiment around metal demand from traditional markets.
November 29, 2020 Scientists find ideal conditions to produce high nickel-based batteries The automotive industry has become interested in the use of high-Ni batteries for electric vehicles but their cathodes are prone to reactivity and instability when exposed to humidity.
November 27, 2020 Kazatomprom posts 138% jump in Q3 profit The world's biggest uranium miner profit rose to 90.675-billion tenge ($214-million) from 38.026 billion tenge a year earlier.
November 27, 2020 Scrap metal demand to grow over next two decades – report According to Wood Mackenzie, consumer and investor pressures asking for recycled content are starting to change the scrap metal market.
November 27, 2020 EU to secure access to 30 critical raw materials The European Raw Materials Alliance will focus on increasing domestic production and promoting recycling of vital elements, particularly rare earths.
EU said to allow telecoms copper switch-off delay to 2035 The move would give national governments discretion to set their own copper phase-out timelines based on local market conditions, network readiness and consumer impact. January 15, 2026 | 10:54 am
