June 17, 2019

Non-disclosure of dam safety risks could prompt big investors to pull out

Investors with a combined $12.5 trillion in assets could review their stakes in resource companies that use storage dams if they do not release information to assess safety risks.

June 17, 2019

Swiss refiner Metalor to stop processing artisanal gold

Informal methods of gold production, known as "artisanal" or small-scale mining, have grown rapidly in recent years as demand for gold has boomed, pushing prices higher.

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.