EU concerned over China export controls on metals used in chips China said the control on exports of gallium and germanium products from Aug. 1 was aimed at protecting national security. Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 7:25 am
Natural gas has greater impact on climate than previously thought Researchers assessed whether gas or electricity is more climate-friendly for heating and cooking. Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 5:45 am
Lucapa Diamond achieves debt-free status The diamond producer is now interest-bearing debt free, having repaid about $20 million over an 18-month period. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2023 | 5:08 am
BYD picks Brazil for its first EV hub outside Asia Brazil’s market has the potential to develop in the same way as China’s, with hybrid vehicles gradually giving way to pure EVs, BYD says. Bloomberg News | July 4, 2023 | 4:10 am
Lotte Energy moves to become copper foil leader by 2028 The South Korean firm aims in the to grab a 30% share of the global market for copper foil, a key component in EV batteries. Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 3:53 am
Los Andes Copper weighs funding options for Chile project including sale The company was recently authorized to restart drilling at Vizcachitas after fulfilling conditions laid out by an environmental court. Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 2:39 pm
De Beers-Botswana deal signals rocky road for rough diamonds De Beers, along with the rest of the global diamond sector, is facing headwinds from a 6.5% drop in diamond prices in the year to date. Reuters | July 3, 2023 | 11:44 am
China’s Yunnan region ramps up aluminum production as power curbs eased Analysts had previously expected between 1-1.3 million tons of production to resume in the Yunnan region during the summer months. Reuters | July 3, 2023 | 11:38 am
BYD takes next steps on $290 million lithium project in Chile BYD in April was granted access to preferential prices for lithium carbonate in the country. Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 10:24 am