Northvolt to build multibillion-dollar Li-ion battery plant in Quebec Quebec and Ottawa will invest a total of $2.7 billion for the construction of the factory. Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 9:43 am
If gold surges 140,000-fold, then asteroid mining works Even if the industry can eventually cut expenses and jump over technological hurdles, asteroid mining will remain commercial science fiction for some time. Bloomberg Opinion | September 28, 2023 | 9:35 am
Iron ore price rises as output in Chinese steel mills hits highest since October 2020 Daily hot metal output among 247 steel mills surveyed by Mysteel climbed to the highest level since October 2020. Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 9:25 am
China gold prices plunge the most since 2020, curbing record premium The precious metal fell 3.8% on the Shanghai Gold Exchange, with losses accelerating toward the end of the trading day. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 9:16 am
Petrobras, Vale to seek opportunities for joint investment in renewables The companies have signed an MOU to study potential joint investment opportunities in renewable energy. Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 9:07 am
Canada, France boost critical minerals cooperation They will work together to secure supplies of critical minerals in both countries and promote investment in the supply chain. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 7:57 am
Allkem rises as $10.6bn Livent deal close edges nearer The merger announced in May will create the world's third-largest producer of lithium. Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 7:55 am
Peru grapples with red tape that’s burying giant copper projects Frustrations with bureaucracy that can take years to navigate were expressed at an event held in Arequipa. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 7:07 am
BHP CEO calls for ‘small set’ of common ESG standards "We have too many standards for the same ESG dimensions, leading to confusion and dissipated effort," Mike Henry said. Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 6:58 am