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.
October 28, 2019 Palladium tops $1,800 for first time as shortage persists The metal is up more than 40% this year.
October 28, 2019 Sandvik agrees to sell 70% of Drilling and Completions Sandvik said last year it was evaluating options for the business, which it bought in 2014 for $740 million and was part of its mining and rock technology unit.
October 28, 2019 Savannah Resources in talks with carmakers, sees Portuguese lithium in 2021 Savannah already mines feldspar, quartz and pegmatites in Barroso, a mountainous region in the north of Portugal.
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