February 16, 2018 Sweden hunts for cobalt as electrical vehicle race boosts demand Sweden will step up efforts to find precious minerals such as cobalt and lithium, key battery components that are in demand among makers of EVs.
February 16, 2018 Deripaska takes on Potanin as mining tycoons battle in court Three billionaires faced off in London court on Friday in a conflict triggered by Roman Abramovich’s desire to sell his stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC.
February 16, 2018 Mining sector unloved as investors find it hard to trust Data shows that two years after the worst of the raw materials slump is over, investors are still not ready to pour in fresh funds despite a price rally.
February 16, 2018 ALROSA determines the winner of “She said “YES!” contest A young man from Moscow has become a winner. His name and the idea will remain a secret not to ruin the surprise for his dearie. He will receive a…
February 15, 2018 COLUMN-Ghost stocks are still haunting the LME’s aluminium contract: Andy Home London Metal Exchange (LME) stocks of aluminium have surged by almost a quarter of a million tonnes over the last five days.
February 15, 2018 Russia’s Polyus 2017 adjusted net profit up 7% Polyus saw rising sales last year and expects to both invest and produce more in 2018, aiming to up production at its new Natalka gold deposit.
February 15, 2018 Pembridge grabs copper-gold-silver mine in Canada’s Yukon With the acquisition of Capstone's Minto mine, Pembridge Resources is set to become a cash flow generating copper producer.
February 15, 2018 INFOGRAPHIC: The true costs of artisanal mining Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) has become a major of revenue for millions of people in about 80 countries worldwide, with more than 100 million people currently depending on the activity…
February 14, 2018 Fura Gems to restart Colombia’s iconic Coscuez emerald mine in April New gemstones mining and marketing company is stepping up efforts to kick off operations at some of its key assets and help organize what it calls "a highly disorganized and…
February 13, 2018 Mugabe’s fall has veteran miners jockeying for Zimbabwe comeback Mine development stalled under Mugabe, whose policies led to a collapse in the economy and hyperinflation.
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
