October 12, 2023

Raising capital now biggest risk to stage.mining.companies after ESG

The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey.

October 12, 2023

Ex-Glencore CEO contender sets out to build a Chinese trading giant

After just missing out on succeeding Ivan Glasenberg at Glencore, Kenny Ives is now running the trading arm of CMOC Group.

October 12, 2023

Mixed fortunes for Russian metal at mid-point of aluminum mating season

Russian metal is experiencing mixed fortunes, with some European industrial companies avoiding it for 2024.

October 11, 2023

X-Batt and Consol collaborate on coal-based battery tech

Researchers emphasized that many mines set to close soon don't have plans for future operations or transitioning to a post-coal economy.

October 11, 2023

ERG signs deal to sell cobalt to US battery materials producer

ERG said it would sell 3,000 metric tons of contained cobalt metal a year to EVelution.

October 11, 2023

Eramet rues timid European banks, sees lithium plant costing $1.5 billion

Eramet aims to start producing lithium in Argentina in the second quarter of next year.

October 11, 2023

“New” mineral discovered in abandoned gold mine dumps

A newly discovered mineral, named kanatzidisite, was recently unearthed in mining dumps of the abandoned Nagybörzsöny gold deposit in Hungary.

October 10, 2023

LME launches new collaboration with Shanghai Futures Exchange

"Our two venues have opened a new chapter of close cooperation and we intend to further deepen our collaboration in 2024," says LME CEO.

October 10, 2023

Citi’s mega metals trade shows global markets turning to glut

In the last few months, Citi requested delivery of about 100,000 tons of aluminum and 40,000 tons of zinc — worth over $300 million.

October 10, 2023

Some EU states baulking at streamlined mine permitting, says commissioner

Under the draft CRMA, strategic mine projects would have to get permits within 24 months.