Graphite in EV batteries creates conundrum under US climate bill Graphite, which is mostly produced in China, may cause issues. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 3:47 pm
Why BHP reckons China’s economy is poised to improve China’s infrastructure and automotive sectors are “already responding to policy support,” although a rebound in housing activity is expected to take longer, the producer said. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 12:53 pm
Looming copper squeeze may force market to seek a recycling fix Annual copper demand is set to expand 53% to 2040, mainly driven by the electrification of transport and infrastructure, BNEF analysts said. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 10:17 am
Russian mercenaries seek gold, sow chaos in CAR The Central African Republic is defending the use of Russian assistance to take back territory the government says rebels have illegally occupied. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 7:57 am
Zimbabwe offers target-beating incentive for biggest gold miners Large producers that exceed their goals will receive 80% of the payment for the additional output in foreign currency. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 5:29 am
BHP hits profit record and sees demand healing in China The world's largest miner by market value said coal and copper prices have risen in the recent months due to tight supply and geopolitical tensions. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 3:41 pm
Coal miner Seriti buys Windlab in shift to renewable energy The deal worth $55 million will give Seriti a 51% stake in the wind and solar power business. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 11:28 am
Anglo coal spinoff weighs acquisitions after record profit Thungela Resources is searching for assets to buy after first-half profit surged on record-high fuel prices. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 10:30 am
Billionaire behind big nickel short plans to sell steel assets Tsingshan Holding Group is in advanced talks to sell some of its stainless-steel assets in Indonesia. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 8:21 am
Bill Gates’ TerraPower raises $750m for cheaper nuclear South Korean SK will invest $ 250 million to add a stake in the technology developer. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 8:03 am
Lundin weighs sale of $1 billion copper-zinc mine in Portugal The Neves-Corvo mine produced 7,867 tonnes of copper and 20,647 tonnes of zinc in the April-June period this year. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 7:37 am
UK coal mine dilemma pits energy crisis against green goals At the dormant Haig Pit in Whitehaven, there are signs that an activity long considered dead wants to come back to life. Bloomberg News | August 14, 2022 | 10:31 am