Mining industry legends discuss the backstories on their multibillion-dollar successes.

Peak Energy received $55 million in funding to scale up production of sodium-ion batteries that the company is positioning as an alternative to the widely used lithium-ion technology. 

Indonesia's nickel production surge is challenging the West's ambitions of diversifying its critical metals supply chains.

Olaf Scholz plans to visit Serbia this week to secure supplies of lithium that are critical for the nation’s energy transition and auto industry.

Argentina, the world's No. 4 lithium producer, has four projects in production.

Derivatives will be used to lower the risks of cross-border investments and to enhance financial stability, the Chinese producer said.

IGO has been undertaking a strategic review in an attempt to revaluate its resources.

Portugal already has the largest copper mine in the European Union, operated by Lundin Mining.