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 9, 2023

Fertilizer stocks jump with Israel conflict stoking supply concerns

As much as 3% of global potash supply is at possible risk.

September 29, 2023

Tajikistan or Britain? Origin of famous Bronze Age tin ingots sparks controversy

A new study refutes previous findings that assigned the tin from the Uliburun shipwreck to the Mushiston deposit in Tajikistan.

September 28, 2023

Chinese and Russian aluminum groups sign deal to deepen ties

The MoU comes ahead of a visit by President Vladimir Putin to China next month.

September 28, 2023

Top emitters underreport coal, oil & gas methane emissions – study

The US, Russia, Venezuela and Turkmenistan are in the spotlight for underreporting their methane emissions.

September 26, 2023

Glencore bought at least 5,000t of Russian copper via Turkey – report

The Financial Times reported the metal was sold by UAE-based entity Haldivor Energy and exported through Turkey to Italy’s Livorno port.

September 25, 2023

Polymetal CEO: new tax proposals to hit price of Russian assets sale

The micompleted re-domiciling to Kazakhstan from Jersey last month

September 21, 2023

Polymetal to sell Russian business in one piece

Executive ruled out Polyus as a buyer.

September 20, 2023

Russia becomes UAE’s top gold source after being shut out of west

The UAE has long been a key hub for precious metals, particularly from Africa and India.

September 20, 2023

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.