October 30, 2019

Mining’s unlikely heroines – Greta Thunberg and AOC

Exponential expansion of global mining is the dirty little secret and glaring blind spot of Green New Deal evangelists and zero-carbon climate warriors

October 30, 2019

Europe assesses 5 new critical minerals in low carbon quest

The EU has had a list since 2011, which it has revised every three years.

October 30, 2019

Atlantic Copper green credentials recognised by Spain’s BBVA

According to Wood Mackenzie, the Atlantic Copper smelter is one of the world's most efficient in terms of energy consumption per unit of copper in concentrate.

October 30, 2019

Europe-led global certification scheme for raw materials expected in 2020

CERA (Certification of Raw Materials) harmonizes standards of ethics, environmental and social impact across every material in every country.

October 29, 2019

LME to launch lithium committee including Tesla, Albemarle

The LME is planning a lithium contract, and in June selected Fastmarkets to provide a reference price, but has given no timeline for an official launch.

October 29, 2019

Galantas Gold suspends blasting operations at Irish mine

While some operations will continue at the Omagh gold mine, the Canadian junior will reduce its workforce and try raising funds.

October 29, 2019

The men who would be king of Glencore move into the spotlight

Contenders for the biggest job in commodity trading, the head of Glencore, will be on parade this week.

October 29, 2019

Green aluminum, coming soon to a metals-trading desk near you

The lightweight metal used in cars, airplanes and drinks cans is touted as a green alternative, yet it’s the most carbon-intensive industrial metal to produce.

October 29, 2019

Rio Tinto says miners need to do more on the environment. Here’s how

Opinion: Mining companies are generally quite good at promoting social projects undertaken in the communities in which they operate, but full disclosure could show how much the mining companies' support…

October 29, 2019

Cobalt market to avoid shortage despite Congo mine closure — Nornickel

Prices are now down 60% from their spring 2018 peak.