Australia’s slow warming to electric cars may get election boost EV sales in Australia are soaring — led by the almost-ubiquitous Tesla Model 3 — and more brands and models are arriving in the market. Bloomberg News | May 16, 2022 | 8:02 am
South Africa places mining workers’ bank under administration Ubank was created more than four decades ago to serve as a savings fund for mine workers. Bloomberg News | May 16, 2022 | 7:51 am
Lithium sector needs $42 billion as pivot from China adds costs The sector will require $7 billion of investment each year from now until 2028, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence said in a report. Bloomberg News | May 16, 2022 | 7:43 am
Credit Suisse nears settlement with West Virginia governor’s mining group Bank is close to a settlement with governor Jim Justice over the $690 million Bluestone Resources owes the bank's clients. Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 7:28 am
Botswana sees Russian diamond ban opening door to synthetic gems The United States, the world's largest market for natural diamonds, imposed sanctions on Russia's state-controlled Alrosa in April. Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 7:09 am
Column: European smelter hits mean another year of zinc shortfall The smelter twist in the zinc story isn't going away any time soon, writes Andy Home. Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 7:04 am
Philippines removes last hurdle for stalled Tampakan copper-gold project A provincial government in southern Philippines has reversed its 12-year-old policy banning open-pit mining. Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 6:53 am
Entire rare earth metals family could help address acid gas pollution Researchers have set up to find metal-organic frameworks that can effectively detect and trap acid gases. Staff Writer | May 16, 2022 | 6:06 am
Review board rejects Baffinland expansion plans in Nunavut Federal northern affairs minister, has 90 days to either side with the review board or Baffinland Iron Mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2022 | 4:19 am
