Philippine nickel mining group rejects proposed tax on ore exports The proposed tax on mineral ore exports is part of the overall plan to establish a new fiscal regime for the industry to boost government revenue. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 4:25 am
Philippines may tax nickel exports to follow Indonesia’s success Indonesia and the Philippines are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2023 | 9:39 am
European Metals soars as Czech lithium project labelled “strategic” Nomination means the project will be given priority for financing from fund that supports European Union regions' green transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2023 | 7:02 am
EU recovers appetite for trade in green industry push The European Union is aiming to enact up to five trade deals in record time to ensure its future as a clean tech leader. Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 6:53 am
Lithium’s historic rally fuels record profits for China’s miners China’s big lithium miners are set to reap record earnings after booming demand for the metal. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2023 | 6:41 am
Zinc8 gets $9 million grant to establish zinc-air battery production facility in New York State The Canadian company has been approved for a grant from Empire State Development of up to $9 million as an incentive to establish its first US-based production facility in New York State. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 29, 2023 | 12:49 pm
UK’s power switch-off shows future for cleaner energy grid The UK had a preview of the choices that will have to become commonplace as the world transitions to clean energy sources. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2023 | 10:35 am
Scholz visits South America in race with China for lithium Olaf Scholz hopes his trip to Latin America will help secure the lithium supplies that Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen need. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2023 | 10:11 am
North Carolina gives Piedmont Lithium 2nd extension to file documents State officials since August 2021 have been reviewing how the proposed mine, which has garnered widespread opposition. Reuters | January 27, 2023 | 6:34 pm