December 11, 2024

Europe set to miss potential for battery material recycling

Europe could recycle enough battery materials to supply two million EVs in 2030, but energy costs and a lack of financial support mean it is unlikely to do so.

December 11, 2024

Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November

Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February.

December 11, 2024

Trump tariff risk roils gold and silver as New York prices jump

Gold futures for delivery in February traded as much as $60 an ounce, or 2%, over spot prices in early London trading.

December 11, 2024

Glencore ties up with Cyclic Materials in copper recycling push

Canadian rare earth and metals recycler will supply at least 10 thousand metric tones of recycled copper to Glencore.

December 10, 2024

Gold price could extend record run into 2025, Heraeus says

Heraeus expects gold prices to range from $2,450 to $2,950 per ounce in 2025.

December 9, 2024

Anglo American’s El Soldado mine faces charges for environmental breaches in Chile

Anglo subsidiary faces possible revocation of its environmental permit, closure or a fine of over $12 million if it does not address the issues.

December 9, 2024

Germany to backstop Savannah’s spodumene lithium project in Portugal

The loan guarantee underscores the sense of urgency in Germany and other members of the EU to develop a domestic lithium supply chain.

December 9, 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy

The deal gives Sibanye-Stillwater a 40% stake in Neo Energy, making it the largest shareholder and maintaining its uranium market exposure.

December 9, 2024

Lundin sells European mines to Boliden for up to $1.45 billion

Neves-Corvo in Portugal and Zinkgruvan in Sweden will nearly double Boliden’s zinc output and boost copper production by 43%.

December 6, 2024

London Symposium: How new tech and sustainability can transform mining

Green technologies and sustainability-focused project strategies are helping the industry address risks earlier and build longer-lasting community ties.