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.
October 27, 2019 Revving up Greenland’s mineral production will take time Greenland recently issued numerous exploration and mining licences in a bid to diversify its economy.
October 27, 2019 Scientists decipher the origin of REE deposits to guide exploration A group of researchers found out how the ‘Bastnäs-type’ REE deposits, such as those located in Bergslagen, Sweden, were created.
October 25, 2019 Gold ekes gain as economic data, global tumult spur Fed cut bets Bullion has gained about 17% this year as many central banks adopt looser monetary policy in efforts to support their economies hurt by trade wars.
October 25, 2019 Alrosa finds diamond over 230 carats, largest in three years The gem-quality specimen is an octahedron of yellowish hue with several chips.
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