Green energy development affected by rise in oil, metal prices — studyResearchers say that an increase in oil prices and other raw materials may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy.Staff Writer | August 8, 2022 | 5:05 am
Nuclear plant disaster in Ukraine is ‘real risk,’ IAEA saysRussian shells landed near spent nuclear fuel stored at Zaporizhzhia,…Bloomberg News | August 7, 2022 | 10:11 am
Globally more is being spent on coal than copper miningNew report shows growing disconnect between rhetoric on energy transition,…Frik Els | August 1, 2022 | 10:24 am
Nutrien will boost fertilizer production capacity as prices soar The world’s largest fertilizer company will ramp up potash production capability to 18 million tonnes by 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2020. Bloomberg News | June 9, 2022 | 4:27 pm
Alrosa nixes dividend as economic sanctions bite The company is subject to stinging economic sanctions levied by the West against Russia for its war in Ukraine. Henry Lazenby | June 8, 2022 | 11:47 am
Zimbabwe signals state mine investment with Russia platinum exit The exit of Vi Holding from Darwendale Platinum brings to an end 16-years of Russian involvement with the project. Bloomberg News | June 6, 2022 | 7:34 am
Russian mine in Arctic evacuated after smoke reported, Nornickel says Nornickel said no one had been injured in the incident. Reuters | June 5, 2022 | 9:58 am
Steel buyers demand huge discounts from Russian producers The country’s producers have seen their options dwindle as sanctions choke sales to the key European market. Bloomberg News | May 27, 2022 | 11:15 am
China drags down entire industrials metals complex – report Iron ore bucks the metals price doldrums as China GDP growth slows. Henry Lazenby | May 27, 2022 | 9:47 am
Rusal calls strike at Guinea bauxite mine ‘illegal’ The workers at COBAD are demanding better working conditions and a salary increase. Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 8:04 am
Jamaica says Rusal making consistent payments on tax bill Rusal has paid about 45% so far of a $35 million bauxite production levy that it owes Kingston. Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 10:24 am
Metals traders ‘self sanction’ key Russian palladium, disrupting markets Traders are concerned about getting stuck with Russian-branded bars if they are unable to sell them. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 9:09 am