December 5, 2019

Nornickel and Trafigura test metal trading using tokens

Nornickel aims for the tokens to account for as much as 20% of its metals sales, possibly within the next couple of years.

December 5, 2019

Gold-backed ETFs post $1.3 billion outflow in November — report

However, global gold-backed assets under management still grew 35% this year.

December 5, 2019

Glencore under investigation for bribery by UK authorities

The move by the Serious Fraud Office adds to ongoing corruption probes that Glencore is facing in the US and Brazil.

December 5, 2019

Glencore’s lawyers get set for another pay day

Says columnist Chris Bryant.

December 4, 2019

Aurubis says accident hits Belgian copper plant but deliveries continue

The Olen plant produces about 340,000 tonnes of copper annually.

December 4, 2019

European Investment Bank explains divestment from unabated fossil fuels

The EIB wants to focus on promoting solar energy projects in Spain and climate action investments in Latin America.

December 3, 2019

2020 renewables use spike not enough to meet climate change goals

According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, global energy consumption from renewables will jump by 14% next year, yet not enough to solve a climate crisis.

December 3, 2019

Tipping point for electric cars still four years away – report

Price of lithium-ion batteries used in EVs has dropped 87% since 2010, but reaching price-parity with internal combustion engines has ways to go.

December 3, 2019

Glencore’s Glasenberg says successor could be in place next year

Current chief executive, Ivan Glasenberg, said there was "a good crop of people" but did not offer names.

November 29, 2019

RANKED: Top 10 copper mining projects in the world

Russia can lay claim to the globe's largest undeveloped copper project and two island nations also make the top ten ranking.