June 24, 2020

Demand for EV raw materials to spike – report

United Nations says global market for cathode to reach $58 billion by 2024.

June 24, 2020

LME to examine floor reopening

Traditional open-outcry floor has been closed for three months due to covid-19 restrictions.

June 24, 2020

Ten countries control 50% of global gold reserves

Although the United States continues to hold the largest gold reserves, China and Russia have emerged as the top buyers.

June 24, 2020

Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.

June 23, 2020

Europe targets US coal in election-year trade staredown

Targeting the $2.7-billion in coal exports to the EU would hit at the base of Trump’s support.

June 22, 2020

Two decades after Los Frailes tailings accident, Guadiamar River shows signs of recovery

A study shows that measures taken following the breach at Boliden Apirsa’s lead and zinc mine have been effective in restoring the Guadiamar River.

June 22, 2020

The masters of the diamond world are losing control

De Beers struggles to generate interest from its customers while at least five buyers have broken from their long-term contracts with Alrosa.

June 22, 2020

ArcelorMittal considers sale of Canadian assets

Assets the world’s biggest steelmaker may put on the chopping block include a 420km-long railway servicing the Mont-Wright iron ore mine in Quebec.

June 22, 2020

Glencore hit by another probe over Congo dealings

Switzerland has opened a criminal investigation into Glencore's possible failure to prevent alleged corruption in the DRC.

June 19, 2020

Investors, corporates don’t view ESG risks alike – report

The 2020 Metals and Mining Survey obtained responses from more than 100 corporate issuers and investors active in the sector.