June 13, 2019 No more daytime drinking for metals traders as LME bans alcohol The LME and many member firms have sought to clean up the industry’s reputation.
June 13, 2019 European lithium projects gain attention amid push toward electric vehicles European lithium projects are making a fresh push for capital, eager to supply the white metal to a burgeoning network of battery manufacturers and electric vehicle makers across the continent,…
June 13, 2019 Benchmark Minerals responds to LME’s price provider decision Mining consultancy firm Benchmark Minerals, which specializes in lithium-ion raw materials, has released a statement in response to the LME.
June 13, 2019 First-Ore to deploy AI at Russia’s most northerly mine The plan is to use digital technologies that employ AI and predictive analytics at the lead-zinc Pavlovskoe deposit in Russia’s Arctic region.
June 12, 2019 Nyrstar smelter outage rattles London lead market: Andy Home The outage of Nyrstar's Port Pirie lead smelter in Australia has injected a rare bit of excitement into the London lead market.
June 12, 2019 Red Kite’s Mr. Copper backs new metals fund as partners exit In its heyday during the commodities supercycle of the early 2000s, Red Kite managed about $3.5 billion and was responsible for supplying about 15% of the copper China was consuming.
June 12, 2019 Romania offers rare earths to enter lucrative battery market Romania is re-opening mines for rare Earth minerals to lure investments in electric battery plants, joining a Europe-wide initiative that aims for a bigger share of the global market.
June 12, 2019 Aurubis CEO makes early exit after project costs rise CEO Juergen Schachler has been released from his duties, effective immediately.
June 12, 2019 Norway fund may have to offload $1bn stake in Glencore in shift away from coal Norway’s $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund may have to sell a $1 billion stake in commodities firm Glencore and other investments to […]
June 12, 2019 ArcelorMittal boss says EU must respond further to Trump’s steel tariffs The European Commission is currently reviewing its "safeguard" measures designed to limit incoming steel and prevent a surge of imports as a result of Washington's 25% import tariffs.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
